grizzly
noun/ˈɡrɪzli/
Frequency rank: #9,741 most common English word
Meaning
A large, powerful brown bear found in North America, known for its size and strength.
Example sentence
The hikers were warned to store their food properly because grizzly bears had been spotted in the area.
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