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:
The old man had a long, grizzly beard.
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

Example:
We saw a huge grizzly in the national park.
The documentary featured a mother grizzly protecting her cubs.