Main Entry: ¹fox

Pronunciation: \ˈfäks\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural fox·es also fox

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German fuhs fox and perhaps to Sanskrit puccha tail

Date: before 12th century

1 a : any of various carnivorous mammals (especially genus Vulpes) of the dog family related to but smaller than wolves with shorter legs, more pointed muzzle, large erect ears, and long bushy tail b : the fur of a fox
2 : a clever crafty person
3 archaic : sword
4 capitalized : a member of an American Indian people formerly living in what is now Wisconsin
5 : a good-looking young woman or man