grisly/grizzly: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Wednesday, January 23, 2013

grisly/grizzly 
 “Grisly” means “horrible”; a “grizzly” is a bear. “The grizzly left behind the grisly remains of his victim.” “Grizzled” means “having gray hairs,” not to be confused with “gristly,” full of gristle.