GRIZZLY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Grizzly

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 16th century (as adjective): from grizzle. The noun dates from the early 19th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɡrɪzli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an animal of a large race of the brown bear native to North America.

Short Definition:

animal of large race of brown bear native to North America

Variant Forms:
  • grizzly bear

Word: Grizzly

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɡrɪzli
Dialects: British English
Definition:

grey or grey-haired

Short Definition:

grey or grey-haired

Examples:
  • a grizzly beard

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