"feedgrain" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: feedgrains [plural]
Etymology: feed + grain Etymology templates: {{compound|en|feed|grain}} feed + grain Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} feedgrain (countable and uncountable, plural feedgrains)
  1. Any of the coarser grains such as corn, milo, and oats. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: feed grain
    Sense id: en-feedgrain-en-noun-Foyq9fLB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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