Grisons

[ French gree-zawn ]

/ French griˈzɔ̃ /

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noun

a canton in E Switzerland. 2,747 sq. mi. (7,115 sq. km). Capital: Chur.

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German Graubünden.

Words nearby Grisons

Grishun, griskin, grisly, Gris-Nez, grison, Grisons, grissini, grist, grist for the mill, gristle, gristly

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Compelled to flee from their native land, they naturally took refuge in Switzerland or in the Grisons.
A History of the Reformation (Vol. 2 of 2)|Thomas M. Lindsay
He became a convert to the Gospel through conversations with Melanchthon, abandoned his diocese, and retired among the Grisons.
Letters of John Calvin, Volume II (of 4)|Jules Bonnet
In 1418 they were found in Switzerland, and in the country of the Grisons; and in 1422 they made their appearance in Italy.
A Historical Survey of the Customs, Habits, & Present State of the Gypsies|John Hoyland
In 1481, cockchafers committed great ravages in the Grisons.
Olla Podrida|Frederick Marryat (AKA Captain Marryat)

The population of the Grisons in the sixteenth century held regular meetings not less licentious than those of the Cossacks.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis

British Dictionary definitions for Grisons

Grisons

/ (ɡrizɔ̃) /

noun

the French name for Graubünden

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