plural of groaning board

(UK, historical) A platter of food traditionally given to the mother of a household around the time of childbirth.

plural of Groah

A surname.

(chess) An unconventional chess opening in which White immediately moves the king knight's pawn two squares ahead.

A traditional dish from the Black Country, made from soaked groats, beef, leeks, onion and beef stock which are baked together.

A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief. / A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy. / (of an object) A low creaking sound from applied pressure or weight.

To make a groan. / (obsolete) To strive after earnestly, as if with groans.

That groans. / (figuratively) Heavily laden, as if to creak under the strain.

A low sound associated with extended suffering, sorrow, and toil. / (obsolete) Ellipsis of groaning time. (childbirth, labour)