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The correct spelling is fox.
How to pronounce fox
/fɒks/
nounIPA: /fɒks/
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The correct spelling is fox. A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail. For example: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."
Usage Examples
“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”
“This crossword puzzle has completely foxed me.”
“The pages of the book show distinct foxing.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.
- 2.Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe Vulpini within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the Wikipedia article on the fox).
- 3.The fur of a fox.
- 4.A fox terrier.
- 5.The gemmeous dragonet, a fish, Callionymus lyra, so called from its yellow color.
verb
- 1.To trick, fool or outwit (someone) by cunning or ingenuity.
- 2.To confuse or baffle (someone).
- 3.To act slyly or craftily.
- 4.To discolour paper. Fox marks are spots on paper caused by humidity. (See foxing.)
- 5.To make sour, as beer, by causing it to ferment.
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