Plural of fox; small to medium-sized carnivorous mammals with pointed snouts, bushy tails, and typically reddish-brown fur. They are known for their cunning and adaptability across various habitats.
From Old English 'fox', related to Proto-Germanic *fuhsaz and ultimately Proto-Indo-European *puḱ-, meaning 'tail' or 'bushy-tailed animal'. The association with cleverness developed from observing their hunting behavior and survival tactics.
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