Greys

/ˈɡreɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of grey; multiple shades of the color between black and white, or animals with grey coloring.

Etymology

From Old English 'grǽg,' of Germanic origin, possibly related to 'grit' or 'grain.' The color name comes from the appearance of grey grain or stone.

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Different cultures name colors differently—English speakers see 'grey' as a single color, but some languages have dozens of words for different shades, showing how language shapes how we see the world!

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