grizzly
n. countablen. a very large, powerful brown bear that lives in North America. These bears are known for being strong and sometimes dangerous to humans.
n. a large, powerful subspecies of brown bear native to North America, characterized by a distinctive hump on its shoulders and long claws. Often used as a shortened form of 'grizzly bear'.
The hikers saw a grizzly from a safe distance.
Wildlife experts warn that a grizzly can run much faster than a human, even when going uphill.
Conservation efforts in the national park have led to a steady increase in the grizzly population, though this success brings new challenges regarding human-wildlife conflict in nearby towns.
From grizzle + -y.
Often used as a modifier before 'bear', but functions as a standalone noun in North American English.