furbearing

adj

furbearing

adj

Etymology From fur + bearing.

1

Of an animal: having fur for which it is hunted or farmed.

  • Because of its widespread distribution and large population, the red fox is one of the most important furbearing animals harvested for the fur trade.
Related terms
furbearer, furtaker, furtaking

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