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- grand climacteric/ˌɡrænd klaɪˈmæktərɪk/The age of 63, traditionally considered a critical point in human life, especially for men.nounVery Low Frequency / Archaic
- grand coulee/ˌɡrænd ˈkuːli/The proper name of a specific, massive dam and the associated geological feature in Washington State, USA.nounLow (Very rare outside specific geographical/historical contexts)
- grand council fire/ˌɡrænd ˈkaʊnsəl ˌfaɪə/A historical governing or advisory assembly, originally of Native American tribes, meeting formally for important decision-making.nounLow (C2)
- grand coup/ˌɡræn ˈkuː/A sudden, brilliant, and decisive action or strategic move that achieves a major advantage, particularly in competitive contexts like business, politics, or games.nounC2
- grand cru/ˌɡrɒ̃ ˈkruː/A top-quality vineyard or wine from a designated superior plot, especially in Burgundy and Alsace, France; a classification of excellence.nounC2
- grand dragon/ˌɡrænd ˈdræɡ.ən/A high-ranking official in the Ku Klux Klan, overseeing state-level or regional operations.nounC1+ / Low
- grand drapery/ɡrænd ˈdreɪp(ə)ri/Large, expensive, and elaborate curtains or other hanging fabric used for decorative purposes in a formal setting.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
- grand duchess/ˌɡrænd ˈdʌtʃɪs/A noblewoman of the highest rank in certain countries, especially the wife or widow of a grand duke, or a woman holding the title in her own right.nounLow
- grand duchy/ˌɡrænd ˈdʌtʃ.i/A territory ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess, typically a sovereign state or a large autonomous region within another state.nounC2
- grand duchy of muscovy/ˌɡrænd ˈdʌtʃ.i əv ˈmʌs.kə.vi/A historical Russian principality, centered on Moscow, that existed from the 13th to the 16th century and formed the core of what later became the Tsardom of Russia.nounC1/C2
- grand duke/ˌɡrænd ˈdjuːk/A nobleman of the highest hereditary rank, especially in certain European countries, ruling over a duchy or territory.nounLow (C2)
- grand falls/ˌɡrænd ˈfɔːlz/A toponym referring to specific waterfall(s) or settlements named after them, most notably Grand Falls in Newfoundland, Canada.plural-nounlow
- grand feu/ˌɡrɒ̃ ˈfɜː/A high-temperature firing technique used in ceramics and enamelwork.nounC2
- grand final/ˌɡrænd ˈfaɪnəl/The last and most important match in a sports tournament or series, which decides the ultimate champion.nounB1
- grand finale/ˌɡrænd fɪˈnɑːli/The spectacular concluding act of a performance or event.nounMedium
- grand fir/ˌɡrænd ˈfɜː/A large, fast-growing evergreen coniferous tree (Abies grandis) native to the Pacific Northwest of North America.nounC1
- grand forks/ˌɡrænd ˈfɔːks/A proper noun referring to a city in North Dakota, USA, located at the confluence of the Red River of the North and the Red Lake River.nounLow (Proper noun, geographically specific)
- grand guignol/ˌɡrɒ̃ ˈɡiːnjɒl/A form of short, sensational horror play featuring graphic violence, murder, and supernatural elements, originating in a late 19th-century Parisian theatre.nounLow
- grand haven/ˌɡrænd ˈheɪ.vən/A proper noun referring to a specific city in Michigan, USA, located on the shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Grand River.nounLow (Specific place name, not a common lexical item)
- grand inquisitor/ˌɡrænd ɪnˈkwɪzɪtə(r)/The chief official of the Inquisition, especially in Spain and Portugal, who oversaw investigations into heresy and dissent.nounlow
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