grimme

noun

ˈgrim

plural -s

: a small West African antelope (Cephalophus rufilotus) of a deep bay color

Word History

Etymology

French, from New Latin grimmia (specific epithet of the Linnaean designation Capra grimmia), from Hermann N. Grimm †1711 German scientist + New Latin -ia

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