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fox
- pronunciation:
- faks
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
foxes |
| definition 1: |
a wild mammal that has a pointed nose, pointed ears, and a bushy tail. Foxes are closely related to coyotes, dogs, and wolves. Foxes hunt insects, birds, and other small animals but will sometimes eat plants, especially fruit.
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| definition 2: |
the fur of such an animal.
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| definition 3: |
a person who acts with slyness or cunning.
You were a real fox to fool them with that trick. |
| related words: |
woman |
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