No. 7,576 in German
grimm
"Grimm" in German means "wrath" or "fury."
In a sentence
Die Märchen der Brüder Grimm sind weltweit bekannt.
The tales of the Brothers Grimm are famous worldwide.
In this sentence, 'Grimm' refers to the surname of the famous German folklorists, and so it identifies them in the context of literature.
Er schaute mit einem grimmigen Blick.
He stared with a grim look.
Here, 'grimmigen' is the adjective form of 'grimm', meaning 'grim' or 'stern,' describing someone's expression.
Warum bist du heute so grimm?
Why are you so grim today?
In this sentence, 'grimm' is used as an adjective meaning 'stern,' and indicates someone's mood or behavior.
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