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Foxes

A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.

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noun
  1. 1

    A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.

    "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

  2. 2

    Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox).

  3. 3

    The fur of a fox.

  4. 4

    A fox terrier.

verb
  1. 1

    To trick, fool or outwit (someone) by cunning or ingenuity.

  2. 2

    To confuse or baffle (someone).

    "This crossword puzzle has completely foxed me."

  3. 3

    To act slyly or craftily.

  4. 4

    To discolour paper. Fox marks are spots on paper caused by humidity. (See foxing.)

    "The pages of the book show distinct foxing."

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