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The Grand House Student Co-operative
   [ ðə ˈgrænd haʊs ˈstudnt koʊˈɒpərətɪv ]

   noun
1. A sustainable, straw-bale house in downtown Cambridge, Ontario, purpose-built for students, by students.
2. The first new student housing co-op in Canada since the 1970's.
3. Home.

Origin: Eng. First recorded use, 2004. Multiple derivation:
1. "My, what a GRAND idea!"  Wonderful or very pleasing; magnificent or splendid; noble or admirable in conception or intent.
2. Overlooking / adjacent to the Grand River.

Synonyms: great, large, superb, inclusive.