gray fox

gray fox

n. Any of several foxes having grizzled fur on the back and sides, especially Urocyon cinereoargenteus of southern North America, Central America, and northern South America, which has a black stripe down the tail and, unlike the red fox, climbs trees.

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Noun

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gray fox - dark grey American fox; from Central America through southern United Statesgrey fox, Urocyon cinereoargenteusfox - alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packsgenus Urocyon, Urocyon - grey foxes