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fox

 
pronunciation:
faks
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part of speech: noun
inflections: foxes
definition 1: a wild mammal that has a pointed nose, pointed ears, and a bushy tail. Foxes are closely related to coyotes, dogs, and wolves. Foxes hunt insects, birds, and other small animals but will sometimes eat plants, especially fruit.
 
definition 2: the fur of such an animal.
definition 3: a person who acts with slyness or cunning.
You were a real fox to fool them with that trick.
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