vixen
noun/ˈvɪksən/
Frequency rank: #13,867 most common English word
Meaning
A female fox; also used informally to describe an attractive or cunning woman.
Example sentence
The wildlife photographer spent hours waiting to capture footage of the vixen and her cubs near the forest edge.
Synonyms & related words
- fox
- she-fox
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