zorro — meaning in English

English meaning

• fox noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
• zorro noun A South American fox-like wild dog, more closely related to wolves than true foxes.

Senses

zorro is used for these senses in English:

• Zorro A fictional character, a daring and mysterious avenger, created in 1919 by pulp writer Johnston McCulley.
• fox (in particular) The red fox, a small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes) with red or silver fur.
• fox (metaphor) A cunning person.

fox — full definition

1. noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
2. noun A cunning or crafty person.
3. adj Informal: a very attractive person (usually described as "foxy").
4. verb To trick or outwit someone through cunning.

zorro — full definition

1. noun A South American fox-like wild dog, more closely related to wolves than true foxes.
2. noun By extension from the fictional character, any bold, mysterious defender of the wronged.

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