Meaning of the word "grizzly bear" in English

What does "grizzly bear" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

grizzly bear

US /ˈɡrɪz.li ˌber/
UK /ˈɡrɪz.li ˌbeər/

Noun

a large, powerful, brownish-yellow bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) of North America, especially the Rocky Mountains, that is a subspecies of the brown bear

Example:
We saw a magnificent grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park.
Hikers are advised to carry bear spray when in grizzly bear country.