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Definition of gray fox

gray fox

(UK: grey fox)
Plural:gray foxes
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gray fox Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A species of omnivorous canid native to North and Central America, characterized by a grizzled gray and black coat, reddish accents on the neck and legs, and a unique evolutionary adaptation allowing it to climb trees.

Example

"While exploring the dense woodlands of Pennsylvania, the hikers were amazed to see a gray fox nimbly scaling a slanted oak trunk."

• Nearby Words

grawa
grawa falls
grawlix
gray fox
gray whale
gray wolf
gray-banded kingsnake

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gray fox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gray fox
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