grizzled

adjective griz·zled \ˈgri-zəld\

: having gray hair

Full Definition of GRIZZLED

: sprinkled or streaked with gray : graying <a grizzled beard>; also : having gray hair <a grizzled veteran>

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15th century

GRIZZLED Defined for Kids

adjective griz·zled \ˈgri-zəld\

: streaked or mixed with gray <grizzled hair>

: having gray hair

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