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- grey sedge/ɡreɪ sɛdʒ/A perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Carex, characterized by grey-green foliage.nounC1+ (specialist, botanical)
- grey squirrel/ˌɡreɪ ˈskwɪr.əl/A medium-sized tree squirrel native to North America, with predominantly grey fur, introduced to other regions including the UK.nounB1
- grey vote/ɡreɪ vəʊt/The collective political power or influence of older voters, especially those of pensionable age.nounLow-medium
- grey warbler/ˌɡreɪ ˈwɔː.blə/A small, greyish bird of the warbler family, native to New Zealand (Gerygone igata).nounLow
- grey water/ˌɡreɪ ˈwɔːtə/Wastewater from domestic activities such as bathing, washing dishes, or laundry, which is relatively clean and can potentially be reused for non-potable purposes like irrigation or toilet flushing.nounC1
- grey whale/ˌɡreɪ ˈweɪl/A large baleen whale (Eschrichtius robustus) of the North Pacific, characterized by mottled grey skin, a robust body, and a lack of a dorsal fin.nounB2
- grey wolf/ˌɡreɪ ˈwʊlf/A large wild canine predator native to North America and Eurasia, with a typically grayish coat, scientific name Canis lupus.nounB2
- grey-crowned babbler/ˌɡreɪ ˈkraʊnd ˈbæb.lər/A medium-sized, noisy, social bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea, characterized by a distinctive grey crown and a loud, chattering call.nounLow
- grey-faced petrel/ˌɡreɪ ˌfeɪst ˈpɛtr(ə)l/A medium-sized seabird of the Procellariidae family, with distinctive greyish plumage on its face and head.nounC2
- grey-state/ˈɡreɪ ˌsteɪt/An intermediate or ambiguous condition between two defined or opposing states, often implying uncertainty, lack of clear decision, or a transitional phase.nounC1
- grey-thompson/ˌɡreɪ ˈtɒmpsən/The surname of Tanni Grey-Thompson (Baroness Grey-Thompson), a celebrated Welsh Paralympic athlete, peer, and broadcaster, synonymous with Paralympic excellence, advocacy for disability rights, and sporting achievement.nounlow
- greyback/ˈɡreɪbæk/A person or animal with a grey back.nounC1 (low frequency / historical / specialized)
- greybeard/ˈɡreɪ.bɪəd/An old man, especially one with a beard, or a person of advanced age and experience.nounLow
- greyhen/ˈɡreɪhɛn/The female of the black grouse, a large game bird of moorlands and woodlands.nounVery Low (C2/Expert)
- greyhound/ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/A tall, slender, swift breed of dog used primarily for racing.nounC1
- greyhound racing/ˈɡreɪhaʊnd ˌreɪsɪŋ/A sport in which greyhound dogs race around a track, typically chasing a mechanical lure.nounLow frequency in general language; moderate frequency in sports/betting contexts.
- greylag/ˈɡreɪlaɡ/The common wild grey goose of Europe, having a loud honking call, from which most domesticated geese are descended.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- greylist/ˈɡreɪlɪst/A list of items, entities, or people that are not explicitly banned (blacklisted) nor fully accepted (whitelisted), but are subject to observation, caution, or conditional access.verbC1-C2
- greynville/ˈɡreɪnvɪl/This word does not exist in standard English lexicography. It appears to be a nonce word, possibly a coined or misspelled variant of 'Greenville' (a common place name) or a portmanteau.nounNon-existent
- greys/ɡreɪz/The plural form of 'grey' (UK) or 'gray' (US), referring to multiple instances of the colour between black and white.plural-nounB1
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