Grison Definition

grīsən, grĭzən
noun
Either of two small carnivorous mammals (Galictis vittata or G. cuja) of Central and South America, having grizzled fur, a slender body, and short legs.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • Galictis vittatus
  • Grison vittatus

Other Word Forms of Grison

Noun

Singular:
grison
Plural:
Grisons

Origin of Grison

  • French from Old French gray fur from gris gray grisaille

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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