Grisons

/ˈɡrɪsənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of grison; multiple animals of the grison species, or multiple individuals of this Central and South American weasel-like mammal.

Etymology

Plural form of grison, maintaining the French-derived name while indicating multiple individual animals.

Kelly Says

The plural appears in zoological texts documenting the biodiversity of the Americas—grisons are rarely discussed individually, which suggests they either live in groups or are studied collectively by naturalists.

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