silvertip

Thân thiện

A silvertip bear stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking a mountain valley.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America: "silvertip" is a common name for a specific subspecies of brown bear, noted for the distinctive silver-tipped or grizzled fur on its back and shoulders.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We were fortunate to spot a silvertip foraging near the river.
  • The silvertip is a formidable predator and should be observed from a safe distance.

Advanced Usage

• The term "silvertip" is often used interchangeably with "grizzly bear" () in North American contexts, specifically referring to the inland populations.
  • The conservation status of the silvertip is a topic of significant environmental debate.

Variants and Related Words

• Grizzly bear (n): Another common name for the same animal, Ursus arctos horribilis.

  • The grizzly bear, or silvertip, is an iconic symbol of the American wilderness.

• Brown bear (n): The broader species (Ursus arctos) to which the silvertip belongs.

  • The silvertip is a North American subspecies of the brown bear.

Synonyms

• Grizzly: A more common synonym for "silvertip."
• Grizzly bear: The full term often used synonymously.

Related Phrases

• Silver-tipped bear: A descriptive phrase that explains the origin of the name "silvertip."
  • The silver-tipped bear gets its name from the characteristic light ends of its fur.

Học thuật

Noun

1. powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• grizzly
• grizzly bear
• silver-tip
• Ursus horribilis
• Ursus arctos horribilis