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- [grahy-suh n, griz-uh n]
- /ˈgraɪ sən, ˈgrɪz ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grahy-suh n, griz-uh n]
- /ˈgraɪ sən, ˈgrɪz ən/
Definitions of grison word
- noun grison a weasellike carnivore, Galictis vittata, ranging from southern Mexico to Peru, having a grayish-white upper body, a distinctive white stripe across the forehead and ears, and a dark brown face, chest, and legs. 1
- noun grison A weasellike mammal with dark fur and a white stripe across the forehead, found in Central and South America. 1
- noun grison either of two musteline mammals, Grison (or Galictis) cuja or G. vittata, of Central and South America, having a greyish back and black face and underparts 0
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Origin of grison
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < French, equivalent to Middle French gris gray (see griseous) + -on diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Grison
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grison popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
grison usage trend in Literature
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