"vulpid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vulpids [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} vulpid (plural vulpids)
  1. (zoology) Any member of the true fox genus (Vulpes). Wikipedia link: Vulpes Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Foxes
    Sense id: en-vulpid-en-noun-3ssjbLmo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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