fennec

[ fen-ek ]

noun

1. a small, pale yellowish-brown fox, Fennecus zerda, of northern Africa, having large, pointed ears.

fennec

/ ˈfɛnɛk /

noun

1. a very small nocturnal fox, Fennecus zerda , inhabiting deserts of N Africa and Arabia, having pale fur and enormous ears

Word History and Origins

Origin of fennec¹

1780–90; < Arabic fanak < Persian

Word History and Origins

Origin of fennec¹

C18: from Arabic fenek fox

Example Sentences

“Ours is called Fennec,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Three other crew members were on a Fennec lightweight helicopter, manufactured by European multinational defense conglomerate Airbus.

From Seattle Times

Local media reported that the AW139 crashed at a sports complex at the naval base, while the Fennec hit a nearby swimming pool.

From Seattle Times

The other, a Fennec M502-6 carrying the other three victims, crashed into a swimming pool nearby.

From BBC

“I’m dressed as Fennec Shan; she’s from ‘The Mandalorian.’

From Los Angeles Times