gristly

adjective

gris·​tly ˈgri-sə-lē How to pronounce gristly (audio)
ˈgris-lē,
ˈgriz- How to pronounce gristly (audio)
gristlier; gristliest
: consisting of or containing gristle
gristly steak
gristliness noun

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gristly was in the 14th century

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“Gristly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gristly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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