fox in Irish
fox in Irish is sionnach, madra rua — fox means a small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
fox in Irish
sionnach
madra rua
madra rua
(obsolete) A sword; so called from the stamp of a fox on the blade, or perhaps of a wolf taken for a fox.
sionnach
(obsolete) A sword; so called from the stamp of a fox on the blade, or perhaps of a wolf taken for a fox.
What does "fox" mean?
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noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
"A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk."
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noun A cunning or crafty person.
"That old fox always finds a loophole."
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adj Informal: a very attractive person (usually described as "foxy").
"Everyone agreed she was quite the fox."
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verb To trick or outwit someone through cunning.
"The magician's trick foxed the entire audience."
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fox in a sentence
- A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk.
- That old fox always finds a loophole.
- Everyone agreed she was quite the fox.
- The magician's trick foxed the entire audience.
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What is "fox" in Irish?
"fox" in Irish is sionnach, madra rua. fox means: A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
How do you use "fox" in a sentence?
Example: "A fox slipped through the hedge at dusk." In Irish, "fox" is sionnach, madra rua.
Are there other ways to say "fox" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "fox": sionnach, madra rua.
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