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Grison

Grison Meaning & Definition
Grison Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Grison?

[n] carnivore of Central and South America resembling a weasel with a grayish-white back and dark underparts

Synonyms | Synonyms for Grison: Galictis vittatus | Grison vittatus

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See Also | genus Grison | mustelid | musteline | musteline mammal

Grison In Webster's Dictionary

\Gri"son\, n. [F., fr. grison gray, gray-haired, gris gray. See {Gris}.] (Zo["o]l.) (a) A South American animal of the family Mustelidae ({Galictis vittata}). It is about two feet long, exclusive of the tail. Its under parts are black. Also called {South American glutton}. (b) A South American monkey ({Lagothrix infumatus}), said to be gluttonous.

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