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grand island
nounLow
/ˌɡrænd ˈaɪlənd/The name of a specific city or geographical location in the United States.
grand jete
nounLow
/ˌɡrɒ̃ ˈʒeteɪ/A ballet leap in which the dancer springs from one leg to land on the other, with the working leg thrown high to the front, side, or back, creating a split in the air.
grand junction
nounC2
/ˌɡrænd ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/A major intersection or connection point where significant transportation routes meet.
grand juror
nounLow
/ˌɡrænd ˈdʒʊərə/A member of a grand jury, a group of citizens who examine evidence to determine whether there is probable cause to bring criminal charges against someone.
grand jury
nounLow-medium (common in legal/true crime contexts, rare in everyday conversation)
/ˌɡrænd ˈdʒʊəri/A group of citizens convened by a court to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to bring a formal criminal indictment against a suspect.
grand lama
nounC2 / Extremely Rare
/ɡrænd ˈlɑːmə/The chief or highest-ranking lama in Tibetan Buddhism, historically the Dalai Lama or Panchen Lama.
grand larceny
nounLow
/ˌɡrænd ˈlɑː.sə.ni/The serious criminal offence of stealing property of high value.
grand mal
nounC2 / Low-frequency (Specialist)
/ˌɡrɒ̃ ˈmæl/A type of severe epileptic seizure characterised by loss of consciousness and violent convulsions.
grand manan
nounC2
/ɡrænd məˈnæn/A large island in the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada.
grand march
nounC1
/ˌɡrænd ˈmɑːtʃ/A formal, ceremonial procession or parade, often marking the opening or a significant moment in a formal event, such as a ball, dance, or military ceremony.
grand marnier
nounC1
/ˌɡrɒ̃ ˈmɑːnɪeɪ/A French brand of liqueur made from a blend of cognac and distilled essence of bitter orange.
grand marshal
nounC1
/ˌɡrænd ˈmɑː.ʃəl/The person of highest rank in a ceremonial parade or procession, often the official leader and figurehead of the event.
grand master
nounC1
/ˌɡrænd ˈmɑːstə/A person who has attained the highest rank or skill in a competitive field, most notably in chess.
grand mufti
nounC1+ (Very Low Frequency)
/ˌɡrænd ˈmʌfti/The highest official of religious law and head of the Muslim religious establishment in a country.
grand national
nounLow in general conversation, high within specific contexts (sports, UK culture, March-April period).
/ˌɡrænd ˈnæʃnəl/A famous and prestigious annual horse race held at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, England, known for its challenging fences.
grand old man
nounLow
/ˌɡrænd əʊld ˈmæn/A respected, elderly, and influential man in a particular field or organisation.
grand old party
nounC1
/ˌɡrænd ˌəʊld ˈpɑːti/A nickname for the Republican Party in the United States, often abbreviated as GOP.
grand ole opry
nounRare
/ˌɡrænd ˌəʊl ˈɒpri/A world-famous weekly country music stage concert and radio show in Nashville, Tennessee.
grand opera
nounC1
/ˌɡrænd ˈɒp.ər.ə/A serious, large-scale opera with a continuous musical structure, without spoken dialogue, typically on a historical or mythological theme.
grand passion
nounC1-C2
/ˌɡrænd ˈpæʃ.ən/An intense, all-consuming, and usually romantic love.

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