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Meaning of grýla | Babel Free

Noun feminine CEFR B1
ˈkriːla

Definitions

  1. ogress, scary woman
    feminine
  2. An ogress in Icelandic folklore, the mother of the Yule Lads.
    feminine, proper-noun
  3. bugbear, peeve
    feminine

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

grýlukerti grýta GSM-sími Gúa gubb gubba

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