red fox
Definition
- Noun (Animal):
- A small, carnivorous mammal (Vulpes vulpes) known for its reddish-brown fur, bushy tail (brush), and pointed ears. It is the most common and widespread species of fox.
- The fur of this animal.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Animal):
- A red fox was spotted hunting mice in the field at dusk.
- The red fox is highly adaptable and lives in many different habitats.
- Her coat was trimmed with red fox.
Advanced Usage
- In biology and taxonomy, the term red fox specifically refers to the species . While its appearance can vary by region, it is considered a single, highly adaptable species with a circumpolar distribution (found around the globe in northern latitudes).
Variants and Related Words
- Fox (n): The general term for animals in several genera of the family Canidae, which includes the red fox.
- Vixen (n): A female red fox.
- Dog fox (n): A male red fox.
- Kit or Cub (n): A young red fox.
Synonyms
- Vulpes vulpes (n): The scientific Latin name for the red fox.
Different Meanings
- Noun (Plant): In a botanical context, "red fox" can also refer to a weedy annual plant ( or similar) with spikes of silver-white flowers. This usage is less common than the animal reference.
- Example: The red fox plant has self-seeded in the garden.
Noun
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the common Old World fox; having reddish-brown fur; commonly considered a single circumpolar species
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New World fox; often considered the same species as the Old World fox
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weedy annual with spikes of silver-white flowers
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