"grandoffspring" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: grandoffspring [plural]
Etymology: grand- + offspring Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|grand|offspring}} grand- + offspring Head templates: {{en-noun|grandoffspring}} grandoffspring (plural grandoffspring)
  1. (biology) The offspring of offspring Categories (topical): Biology, Family members Synonyms: grandchild
    Sense id: en-grandoffspring-en-noun-COxiqpuz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with grand- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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