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grizzlies

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɹɪzɫiz// UK //ɡɹˈɪzliz// griz·zlies

n. large, powerful brown bears that live in North America. They are known for their strength and the light-colored fur on their backs.

n. large, powerful subspecies of brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) native to North America, characterized by a distinctive muscular hump on the shoulders and long claws.


SIMPLE

Grizzlies often catch salmon in the river during the summer.

CONTEXTUAL

Hikers are advised to carry bear spray in areas where grizzlies are known to roam and hunt.

COMPLEX

The conservation of grizzlies requires vast, interconnected habitats to ensure that these apex predators have sufficient territory for foraging and maintaining genetic diversity.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'grizzly'; takes plural verb agreement.

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