Grenade
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The word "grenade" comes from the Spanish granada ("pomegranate"), in reference to the general size of early grenades, and because its shrapnel pellets reminded soldiers of the seeds of a pomegranate. Grenadiers were originally a class of soldier specialized in throwing grenades. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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Pomegranate: P. granatum L.... Shrapnel: Shrapnel is the collective term for fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding shell or landmine. In the strict sense of the word, shrapnel is shot which is deliberately included in an explosive device, in order to cause death and injury; more loosely, the term is used to refer to any metal deb... Grenadier: :For the deep-sea fishes called grenadiers, see rattail.... Grenade related Images and Photos (experimental) | ~ Table of Content ~
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