Furbearing
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of an animal: having fur for which it is hunted or farmed. not-comparable
"Because of its widespread distribution and large population, the red fox is one of the most important furbearing animals harvested for the fur trade."
Example
More 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."
Etymology
From fur + bearing.
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