grizzly

Meanings

• noun

  A large, powerful bear species native to North America.

  - "The grizzly bear is the largest and most powerful bear species in North America."
  - "Grizzly bears are known for their hump on their shoulders."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹɪzli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɡɹɪzli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

grisly , grizzled , hoary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grizzly
brisky , wisky , misky , pisky

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Variants

List of all variants of grizzly that leads to same result
grisly , grizzlier , grizzliest , grizzly , grislier , grisliest , grisliness , grislinesses , grizzly bear , grizzly bears , grizzly-bear cactus

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Etymology

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From Old French 'gri(s)il' meaning 'grisly' or 'having the appearance of a corpse'.

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Trivia

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1. The grizzly bear's claws can be up to 4 inches long.

2. Grizzly bears can run up to 30 miles per hour.

3. The grizzly bear's diet consists mostly of vegetation, but they will also eat meat when available.

4. Grizzly bears are excellent swimmers and can swim for miles at a time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brown bear: Grizzly bears and brown bears are the same species, but grizzly bears are typically larger and have a more distinctive hump on their shoulders.

2. American black bear: The American black bear is a different species from the grizzly bear and is smaller and lacks the distinctive hump.

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Culture

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The grizzly bear is a symbol of wilderness and nature in North America. It has been featured in various forms of art, literature, and media. In Native American cultures, the grizzly bear is considered a powerful and respected creature.

How to Memorize "grizzly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the size and power of a grizzly bear. Imagine its shaggy brown fur and hump on its shoulders.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the grizzly bear with the wilderness and nature. Think of its power and strength.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'GIGANTIC' to remember the characteristics of a grizzly bear: G - Grisly appearance, I - Intimidating size, G - Growling and snarling, A - Agile and powerful, N - Nurturing mother, T - Territorial, I - Intelligent, C - Can swim and climb.

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