/grits/ , n. ( used with a sing. or pl. v. )
1. Also called hominy grits . coarsely ground hominy, boiled and sometimes then fried, eaten as a breakfast dish or as a side dish with meats.
2. grain hulled and coarsely ground.
[ bef. 900; ME gryttes (pl.), OE gryt ( t ); c. G Grütze ]