Meaning of the word grizzly in English
What does grizzly mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
grizzly
US /ˈɡrɪz.li/
UK /ˈɡrɪz.li/
Adjective
having gray or streaked hair
Example:
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The old man had a long, grizzly beard.
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His hair was starting to turn grizzly at the temples.
Noun
a large, powerful brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) of North America, having a shaggy coat with silvertipped hairs
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We saw a huge grizzly in the national park.
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The documentary featured a mother grizzly protecting her cubs.