grimalkin
8 synonyms for grimalkin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A cat, particularly an old female one.
Synonyms
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Less common
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Etymology
Made up of grey and malkin, literally "grey-haired cat" or "grey-haired woman".
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