GRIS

Gris, Jaun Gris

(noun) Spanish cubist painter (1887-1927)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Gris, a. Etym: [OF. & F., fr. LL. griseus; of German origin; cf. MHG. gris, G. greis, hoary. Cf. Grizzle.]

Definition: Gray. [R.] Chaucer.

Gris, n. Etym: [OF., fr. gris gray. Cf. G. grauwerk (lit. gray work) the gray skin of the Siberian squirrel. See Gris, a.]

Definition: A costly kind of fur. [Obs.] Chaucer.

Gris (grîs), n. sing. & pl. Etym: [See Grice a pig.]

Definition: A little pig. [Obs.] Piers Plowman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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