Definition of Arctic fox

1. Noun. Thickly-furred fox of Arctic regions; brownish in summer and white in winter.

Exact synonyms: Alopex Lagopus, White Fox
Generic synonyms: Fox
Group relationships: Alopex, Genus Alopex
Specialized synonyms: Blue Fox

Definition of Arctic fox

1. Noun. ''Alopex lagopus'', a fox-like carnivore of the family ''Canidae'' living in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arctic Fox

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Literary usage of Arctic fox

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Account of the Arctic Regions: With a History and Description of the by William Scoresby (1820)
"arctic fox. This animal is seldom seen by the whale-fishers. Persons wintering in Spitzbergen sometimes find them plentiful, and make use of them as food. ..."

2. The Private Journal of Captain G.F. Lyon, of H.M.S. Hecla, During the Recent by George Francis Lyon (1825)
"Ships take their winter quarters—Theatricals—The school— Observatory built—Foxes—Shortest day—Christmas—The Aurora—New year—arctic fox—Wine frozen—Arrival ..."

3. The German Arctic Expedition of 1869-70: And Narrative of the Wreck of the by Karl Koldewey (1874)
"They returned on the 4th of November at half-past nine pm The account of this journey will be given in the next chapter. arctic fox AT A TRAP. ..."

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