English · Nature & Environment
fox
/fɒks/
[/fɒks/]
cunning wild canine
Beginnernoun
Definition
A small wild member of the dog family with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, known for cunning.
Example
A red fox slipped through the hedge and vanished before the farmer could even shout.
A red fox slipped through the hedge and vanished before the farmer could even shout.
Etymology
From Old English 'fox', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
'Foxy' and 'outfox' derive from its reputation for cleverness.