grison

gri·son  (grsn, grzn)

n.

Either of two small carnivorous mammals (Galictis vittata or G. cuja) of Central and South America, having grizzled fur, a slender body, and short legs.

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[French, from Old French, gray fur, from gris, gray; see grisaille.]

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grison [ˈgraɪs^ən ˈgrɪz^ən]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) either of two musteline mammals, Grison (or Galictis) cuja or G. vittata, of Central and South America, having a greyish back and black face and underparts

[from French, from grison grey animal, from Old French gris grey]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

grison - carnivore of Central America and South America resembling a weasel with a greyish-white back and dark underparts Galictis vittatus, Grison vittatus mustelid, musteline, musteline mammal - fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals genus Grison - a genus of Mustelidae