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单词 grimalkin
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Definition of grimalkin in English:

grimalkin

noun ɡrɪˈmalkɪnɡrɪˈmɔːlkɪnɡrəˈmælkən
archaic

  • 1A cat.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • She's written six paranormal romances about love complicated by grimalkins, witches, Druids, mermaids, and even mad scientists.
    Synonyms
    cat, domestic cat, wild cat, alley cat, kitten
    1. 1.1 A spiteful old woman.
      老刁婆
      Synonyms
      shrew, vixen, she-devil, hellcat

Origin

Late 16th century: from grey + Malkin (pet form of the given name Matilda).

Definition of grimalkin in US English:

grimalkin

nounɡrəˈmælkənɡrəˈmalkən
archaic

  • 1A cat (used especially in reference to its characteristically feline qualities).

    〈古〉猫（尤用以指猫的特性）

    Example sentencesExamples
    • She's written six paranormal romances about love complicated by grimalkins, witches, Druids, mermaids, and even mad scientists.
    Synonyms
    cat, domestic cat, wild cat, alley cat, kitten
    1. 1.1 A spiteful old woman.
      老刁婆
      Synonyms
      shrew, vixen, she-devil, hellcat

Origin

Late 16th century: from gray + Malkin (pet form of the given name Matilda).
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