red fox

noun

: a usually orange-red to reddish-brown Holarctic fox (Vulpes vulpes) that has a white-tipped tail compare silver fox sense 1

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Established to support environmental research, ecological education and public access to the shoreline, the property is also home to many wildlife species, including bald eagles, river otters, red foxes and more than 90 species of birds. — Evan Moore august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 In the nineteen-nineties, the Australian government launched a national campaign to eradicate red foxes. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Arabian red foxes—commonly found in the emirate—occasionally appear against a stone ledge outside the windows. — Mona Basharat, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 Both models feature suede overlays, leather details with custom labels showcasing a road sketch from Klincewicz’s 11-year ritual of daily to‑do list drawings, and a custom Roo charm honoring his golden retriever and red fox lab mix. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for red fox

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First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of red fox was in 1742

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red fox

noun
: a usually orange-red to reddish brown fox with a white-tipped tail compare silver fox

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