Definition of fennec
: a small pale-fawn fox (Vulpes zerda synonym Fennecus zerda) with large ears that inhabits the deserts of northern Africa and Arabia
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The event also featured a lemur, two macaws, and an African fennec fox.
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In addition to the caged tiger, school officials said a lemur, two macaws and an African fennec fox were also on site.
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Origin and Etymology of fennec
borrowed from Arabic fanak
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