Word of the Day - grizzle

grizzle

Pronunciation /ˈɡrɪz(ə)l/
adjective
often in combination
(of hair or fur) having dark and white hairs mixed.
noun
mass noun
A mixture of dark and white hairs.

Origin
Middle English from Old French grisel, from gris ‘grey’.

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Bob's dreams of endless youth began to fizzle when he first noticed his beard's grizzle.

Youth gives way to age
An excuse to be a sage
As you turn your page
Work to stave off rage.