granate

Definitions of granate
  1. noun
    an exploding firework used as a warning signal
    synonyms: burdeos, cimarrón, color, corinto, grana
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    type of:
    fuegos artificiales, fuegos de artificio, pirotecnia
    (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
  2. noun
    any of a group of hard glassy minerals (silicates of various metals) used as gemstones and as an abrasive
    synonyms: piropo
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    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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