silvertip
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
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