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- griffin/ˈɡrɪf.ɪn/A mythical creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion and the head, wings, and front legs (or talons) of an eagle.nounC1
- griffith/ˈɡrɪfɪθ/A Welsh surname, occasionally used as a given name.nounRare
- griffith-joyner/ˌɡrɪf.ɪθ ˈdʒɔɪ.nə/A surname, specifically referring to the American track and field athlete Florence Griffith Joyner (1959–1998), known for her world records in sprinting and distinctive style.nounLow
- griffonˈɡrɪfənA breed of small terrier-like dog with a wiry coat, or a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.nounLow
- grift/ɡrɪft/To engage in a form of swindling or fraud, typically through confidence tricks.nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveMedium (informal/increasing frequency)
- grifter/ˈɡrɪf.tər/A person who engages in petty swindling or confidence tricks to obtain money dishonestly.nounC1
- grig/ɡrɪɡ/A small, lively, or active person, insect, or animal (especially a cricket or grasshopper); also, an eel.nounVery Low (C2+)
- grigioni/ɡrɪˈdʒəʊni/A placename referring specifically to the canton of Grisons (Graubünden) in Switzerland.nounVery Low
- grignard/ˈɡriːnjɑːr/A highly reactive organomagnesium compound (RMgX) used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in forming carbon-carbon bonds.nounLow (Specialist/C2)
- grignard reaction/ˈɡriːnjɑːr riˌæk.ʃən/A chemical reaction in which an alkyl- or aryl-magnesium halide (a Grignard reagent) adds to a carbonyl group in an aldehyde, ketone, or ester to form an alcohol after aqueous workup.nounLow (Specialized Technical)
- grignard reagent/ˈɡriːnjɑːr riˌeɪdʒənt/An organomagnesium compound used in organic synthesis, typically with the formula RMgX, where R is an alkyl or aryl group and X is a halogen.nounC2 / Highly Specialized
- grigri/ˈɡriː.ɡriː/A small charm or amulet, often worn for protection or to bring good luck, especially in West African and Haitian Vodou traditions.nounC2
- grike/ɡrʌɪk/a deep fissure or narrow crack in a limestone pavement.nounC2
- grikwa/ˈɡrɪkwɑː/The term 'grikwa' is not a standard English word with verified lexical entries in authoritative dictionaries (e.g., Oxford English Dictionary, Merriam-Webster). It appears to be either a specialized term, a proper noun, a historical/archaic term, or a potential transliteration from another language. Without an established definition, a core meaning cannot be provided.nounExtremely Rare / Non-Existent (in standard corpora)
- grill/ɡrɪl/To cook food on a metal frame over direct heat, usually from below.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- grillade/ɡrɪˈjɑːd/A piece of meat (typically beef or veal) that has been grilled or broiled; the dish of such meat, often served with sauce.nounverb-transitiveLow
- grillage/ˈɡrɪlɪdʒ/A framework or structure of metal bars, often arranged in a grid pattern, used for support, reinforcement, or as a barrier.nounLow (C2+ technical term)
- grille/ɡrɪl/A framework of metal bars or wires, typically forming a barrier, cover, or screen.nounC1
- griller/ˈɡrɪlə/A device or person that cooks food by direct exposure to radiant heat, typically from below.nounMedium-Low
- grillery/ˈɡrɪləri/The activity, concept, or domain related to cooking food on a grill; a place where grilled food is served.nounLow (Uncommon)
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