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furbearing

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of an animal: having fur for which it is hunted or farmed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Because of its widespread distribution and large population, the red fox is one of the most important furbearing animals harvested for the fur trade.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From fur + bearing.