Phrase guide

blue fox

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A variant of arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), raised in captivity because of its bluish grey-winter fur.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The subspecies Vulpes lagopus pribilofensis.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a variety of Arctic fox having a pale grey winter coat

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: Arctic fox, white fox, Alopex lagopus

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Aleut: uuquchiingix — variant of the arctic fox
  • Danish: blåræv — variant of the arctic fox
  • Faroese: blárevur — variant of the arctic fox
  • Finnish: sinikettu — variant of the arctic fox
  • French: renard bleu — variant of the arctic fox
  • German: Blaufuchs — variant of the arctic fox
  • Russian: голубо́й песе́ц (golubój peséc) — variant of the arctic fox
  • Swedish: blåräv — variant of the arctic fox