Grizzly

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mid 16th century (as adjective): from grizzle1. The noun dates from the early 19th century.


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From grizzle +‎ -y.

grizzly ( comparative grizzlier, superlative grizzliest)


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grizzly (adj.)

"somewhat gray," 1590s, from grizzle "gray-colored" + -y (1). Also see grizzled. Grizzly bear (ursus horribilis) for the large ferocious bear of the western U.S., is recorded by 1806; sometimes said to belong rather to grisly (q.v.), but either adjective suits it.