gray fox

American  

noun

1. a fox, Urocyon cinereoargenteus, ranging from Central America through the southwestern and eastern U.S., having blackish-gray upper parts and rusty-yellowish feet, legs, and ears.

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Etymology

Origin of gray fox

An Americanism dating back to 1670–80

Example Sentences

Based on Baldwin’s 16 years of experience, did I have any viable options beyond accepting that my backyard would forever be shared with whatever eastern gray fox squirrels wished to have their run of it?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2024

Three videos had documented an entire heist carried out by a gray fox.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

Without looking too hard we spotted white-tailed deer behind the trees, bright red cardinals flitting about and even a gray fox skulking by.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2022

He pointed out wild llama-like guanacos grazing on the steppe, a gray fox running across the road, and caracara falcons perched on the fence posts.

From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2022

Following Lady’s scent, the gray fox located her exact position with his nose and leaped.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George