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- grey area/ˌɡreɪ ˈeə.ri.ə/A situation, subject, or concept that is not clearly defined, where distinctions are ambiguous, or where rules are unclear.nounC1
- grey body/ɡreɪ ˈbɒdi/An idealized physical body that absorbs a constant fraction of all electromagnetic radiation falling upon it, regardless of frequency or angle of incidence.nounVery Low (C2)
- grey duck/ɡreɪ dʌk/a duck species (Anas superciliosa) of Australasia and the southwestern Pacific; also, a duck with predominantly grey plumage.nounlow
- grey eminenceɡɹeɪ ˈem.ɪ.nənsA person who exercises power or influence in an unofficial or behind-the-scenes capacity, without a formal, public title or responsibility.nounC1/C2
- grey fox/ɡreɪ fɒks/A medium-sized wild canine native to North America, characterized by grizzled grey and rusty red fur and the unique ability among foxes to climb trees.nounC1
- grey friar/ˌɡreɪ ˈfraɪə/A monk belonging to the Franciscan order, historically wearing grey habits.nounVery low frequency
- grey gum/ɡreɪ ɡʌm/A term primarily referring to any of several eucalyptus trees with greyish bark, or to the chewing gum residue often found stuck to public surfaces.nounLow-medium
- grey heron/ˌɡreɪ ˈhɛrən/A large wading bird native to temperate Europe, Asia, and Africa, with grey, black, and white plumage, a long neck and a pointed bill, typically found near water.nounB2
- grey import/ˌɡreɪ ˈɪmpɔːt/A product imported through unofficial or unauthorized channels, bypassing the manufacturer's official distribution network.nounC1
- grey knight/ˌɡreɪ ˈnaɪt/In corporate finance, a potential acquirer in a hostile takeover bid that is viewed as more favourable to the target company's management than the hostile bidder (the 'black knight'), but which still pursues its own interests.nounLow (C2)
- grey market/ˌɡreɪ ˈmɑː.kɪt/The unofficial trade of goods through distribution channels which, while legal, are unauthorized by the original manufacturer.nounC1
- grey matter/ˌɡreɪ ˈmætə(r)/The brownish-grey nerve tissue of the brain and spinal cord, composed of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons. It is the central processing area of the nervous system, responsible for higher functions.nounB2
- grey mullet/ˌɡreɪ ˈmʌlɪt/A silvery, medium-sized fish with a cylindrical body, commonly found in coastal waters and estuaries worldwide.nounB2
- grey nomad/ˌɡreɪ ˈnəʊmæd/A retired person, typically aged 60 or over, who travels extensively and for extended periods within their own country or continent, often in a recreational vehicle or caravan.nounLow-medium (Common in specific contexts like Australian/British travel, lifestyle, and demographic reporting, but not in general international English)
- grey nurse shark/ˌɡreɪ nɜːs ˈʃɑːk/A large, stout-bodied shark species native to subtropical and temperate coastal waters.nounLow
- grey owl/ˌɡreɪ ˈaʊl/A North American owl (Strix nebulosa) characterized by distinctive grey plumage, large facial disc, and yellow eyes; also known as the great grey owl.nounC2 (Very low frequency in everyday discourse; specific to ornithology, nature writing, or symbolic use.)
- grey panther/ɡreɪ ˈpænθə/A term for an older person, typically over 65, who is politically active, socially engaged, and advocates for the rights and issues of senior citizens.nounLow
- grey plover/ˌɡreɪ ˈplʌvə/A medium-sized migratory shorebird (Pluvialis squatarola) with black, white, and grey breeding plumage, found on coastal mudflats worldwide.nounC1
- grey power/ˌɡreɪ ˈpaʊə(r)/The economic and political influence wielded by older people, particularly as a demographic group.nounLow to medium (specialized term).
- grey propaganda/ɡreɪ ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/propaganda that does not clearly identify its source or sponsor, making it seem more credible or objective while concealing its agenda.nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, specialized domain)
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