black fox

noun

1. a red fox in a color phase in which its fur is mostly black.

Word History and Origins

Origin of black fox¹

An Americanism dating back to 1595–1605

Example Sentences

A cloud passes off the moon, and a faint ray reveals, it may be, a beautiful black fox caught in the snare.

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Black fox is worth money, fifteen, twenty roubles; ermine is worth money; lots of them in the woods.

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They did fairly well, but were not fortunate in securing any skins of the black fox and but few of the sable.

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Upon one of their shooting expeditions Godfrey had the good luck to shoot a very fine black fox.

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In most parts where the Spanish language is spoken, it is known as the “zorro negro,” or black fox.

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