silvertip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of silvertip
Example Sentences
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It was a reckless thing for her to do, for such a call might bring upon her a mountain lion or ever-watchful silvertip; but Snana did not think of that.
From Old Indian Days by Eastman, Charles Alexander
"Jess was a mighty good horse," muttered Dale, grimly; "too good to make a meal for a hog silvertip."
From The Man of the Forest by Grey, Zane
An' whenever an' old silvertip comes mozyin' across from the Mazatzals he kills stock.
From To the Last Man by Grey, Zane
Her feet rested in the fur of a monster silvertip, fur thicker and softer than the pile of any carpet ever fabricated by man.
From North of Fifty-Three by Fischer, Anton Otto
The wolf family returned to a kill to find a great silvertip feeding there.
From The Yellow Horde by Bull, Charles Livingston
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