"minibear" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-minibear.ogg [Australia] Forms: minibears [plural]
Etymology: From mini- + bear. Originated as ranger slang at Philmont Scout Ranch, a large scouting camp in New Mexico. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mini|bear}} mini- + bear, {{l|en|New Mexico}} New Mexico Head templates: {{en-noun}} minibear (plural minibears)
  1. (US, slang) A critter, or any animal that is smaller than a bear, that gets into a camper's food, pack, or tent. Wikipedia link: Philmont Scout Ranch Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Philmont Scout Ranch, Scouting Synonyms: microbear, mini-bear

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