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Definition of fennec fox

fennec fox

Plural:fennec foxes
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A small nocturnal fox native to the Sahara Desert and other parts of North Africa, distinguished by its unusually large ears that help dissipate heat and locate underground prey.

Example

"During our trip to the Sahara, we were lucky enough to spot a fennec fox darting across the sand dunes at dusk."

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• Nearby Words

fenestraria
feni
feni river
fennec fox
fennel
fenugreek
fer de lance

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fennec fox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fennec%20fox
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