"spokesbear" meaning in English

See spokesbear in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: spokesbears [plural]
Etymology: Blend of spokesman + bear Etymology templates: {{blend|en|spokesman|bear}} Blend of spokesman + bear Head templates: {{en-noun}} spokesbear (plural spokesbears)
  1. A bear mascot who gives speeches or advice. Related terms: spokescat, spokesdog
    Sense id: en-spokesbear-en-noun-UtxZEPKE Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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