1. a carnivorous mammal of Central and South America related to weasels, with grayish fur and a long tail
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The grison is found in tropical forests from Mexico to Argentina.
• Researchers spotted a grison hunting for small mammals near the riverbank.
• The greater grison is larger than its lesser cousin.
• Grisons are skilled climbers and often hunt in trees.
• The zoo’s new grison exhibit features a naturalistic habitat.
• Local farmers sometimes mistake grisons for other small predators.