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silver fox
[ sil-ver foks ]
noun
- a red fox in the color phase in which the fur is black with silver-gray ends on the longer hairs.
- an attractive older person with gray or silver hair, especially a man.
silver fox
noun
- an American red fox in a colour phase in which the fur is black with long silver-tipped hairs
- the valuable fur or pelt of this animal
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Word History and Origins
Origin of silver fox1
First recorded in 1760–70
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Example Sentences
While her motives may be a bit cryptic, she's certainly embracing the silver fox look.
From The Daily Beast
He had gone to Double Up Cove for the silver fox pelt, and he had it.
From Project Gutenberg
Even Skipper Zeb had never in all his life caught a silver fox.
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That promised many a happy night around the camp-fire, when once the Silver Fox Patrol had become fully established.
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Here's his chance to win immortal glory, and the thanks of the whole Silver Fox Patrol as well.
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The rising moon sailed higher in the heavens, and looked down upon the peaceful camp of the Silver Fox Patrol.
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