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- grishun/ˈɡrɪʃən/This word is a ghost word with no established meaning in the English lexicon. It appears in some older dictionaries due to a typographical or transcription error for other words.nounZero
- griskin/ˈɡrɪskɪn/A lean, boneless cut of pork from the loin.nounRare / Archaic
- grison/ˈɡrɪsən/A small carnivorous mammal, also known as a huron, native to Central and South America.nounC2
- grisons/ɡrɪˈzɒ̃/ or /ˈɡriːzɒn/A geographical and political region, being the largest canton of Switzerland.nounC2 (Very low frequency; primarily in geographical, historical, or cultural contexts)
- grissini/ɡrɪˈsiːni/Long, thin, crisp sticks of bread, typically baked without much rising agent, originating from Italy.plural-nounC1
- grist/ɡrɪst/Grain, especially that which is to be ground into flour. More broadly: useful raw material or basis for something.nounverb-transitiveC2
- gristle/ˈɡrɪs(ə)l/The tough, rubbery, flexible connective tissue found in meat, especially around bones and joints.nounC1
- gristmill/ˈɡrɪst.mɪl/A mill for grinding grain, especially one powered by water or wind.nounC2
- griswold/ˈɡrɪzwəʊld/A family name of English origin; commonly recognized as the surname of a famously unlucky and chaotic fictional family (the Griswolds) from the 'National Lampoon's Vacation' film series.nounLow (primarily as a proper noun; extended usage is colloquial/niche)
- grit/ɡrɪt/Small, loose particles of stone or sand; also, courage and resolve, strength of character.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- grith/ɡrɪθ/A state of peace or security, especially under legal protection.nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
- grits/ɡrɪts/A coarse-ground cornmeal cooked as a breakfast dish or side dish, popular in the Southern United States.nounplural-nounMedium-Low (Regionally High in Southern US)
- gritting/ˈɡrɪtɪŋ/The act of spreading sand or salt on an icy or slippery road or path to make it safer to walk or drive on.nounB2
- grivation/ɡraɪˈveɪʃ(ə)n/A term used in navigation to describe the angle between grid north (north on a map's grid) and magnetic north.nounExtremely Low / Highly Specialized
- grivet/ˈɡrɪvɪt/A species of African monkey with white tufts of hair on its cheeks.nounC2
- grizzle/ˈɡrɪz(ə)l/(Verb) To cry or whine fretfully, especially in a persistent, complaining way. (Adjective, chiefly UK) Of hair: grey or grey-streaked.adjectivenounverb+1C1
- grizzling/ˈɡrɪz.lɪŋ/The act of crying or whining in a fretful, grumbling manner.nounC1/C2
- grizzly/ˈɡrɪzli/A large brown bear native to North America, specifically the subspecies Ursus arctos horribilis.adjectivenounB2
- grizzly bear/ˌɡrɪz.li ˈbeər/A large, powerful subspecies of brown bear native to North America, characterized by silver-tipped or grizzled fur.nounB2
- groan/ɡrəʊn/To make a low, deep, inarticulate sound expressing physical pain, mental distress, or strong disapproval.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
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