What is the meaning of Grenadier?

  • (n.) A bright-colored South African grosbeak (Pyromelana orix), having the back red and the lower parts black.
  • (n.) Any marine fish of the genus Macrurus, in which the body and tail taper to a point; they mostly inhabit the deep sea; -- called also onion fish, and rat-tail fish.
  • (n.) Originaly, a soldier who carried and threw grenades; afterward, one of a company attached to each regiment or battalion, taking post on the right of the line, and wearing a peculiar uniform. In modern times, a member of a special regiment or corps; as, a grenadier of the guard of Napoleon I. one of the regiment of Grenadier Guards of the British army, etc.
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MLAWebster's. "grenadier" 27 May 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/grenadier/definitions/2013680>
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