| brant-fox | <zoology> A kind of fox found in Sweden (Vulpes alopex), smaller than the common fox (V. Vulgaris), but probably a variety of it. Origin: For brand-fox; cf. G. Brandfuchs, Sw. Bradraf. So called from its yellowish brown and somewhat black colour. See Brand. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| brantail | <zoology> The European redstart; so called from the red colour of its tail. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |