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Definition of north american beaver
north american beaver
Plural:North American beavers
north american beaver Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
4
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A large, primarily nocturnal, semiaquatic rodent native to North America (Castor canadensis), distinguished by its broad, flat tail and well-known for altering its habitat by building dams, canals, and lodges.
Example
"The North American beaver acts as a keystone species by creating extensive wetlands that provide habitat for numerous other animals and plants."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Combines the geographic native range, North America, with 'beaver', which derives from the Old English 'beofor' and Proto-Germanic 'bebruz', ultimately tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'brown'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of North american beaver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/north american beaver