bearskins

noun

plural of bearskin
as in deerskins

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  1. sheep
  2. mink
  3. badgers
  4. rabbit
Noun
  • In the end, the sheep are probably the least of Charles’ problems.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2026
  • With few neighbors to speak of, save for a few sheep or cows in nearby fields, there’ll be no arguing over bedrooms—the views from each and every one are bucolic.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheep
Noun
  • The new policy prohibits fur from animals killed specifically for their pelts, including mink, fox, rabbit, chinchilla and coyote.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Drape it over your sofa throughout the season and refresh your space with new throw pillow covers, like the Cozy Teddy covers in the same fuzzy fabric or the luxuriously soft faux-mink covers in a similar color.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mink
Noun
  • On previous survey nights that lasted until sunrise, the researchers have seen mule deer, bobcats, badgers and foxes prowling in the cover of the dark.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Like Snow White, she is surrounded by woodland creatures — rabbits, badgers even a deer — all frozen in time.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of badgers
Noun
  • There are seagull puppets, a tandem bicycle, an oil stain in the shape of a rabbit, a meteorite.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and household birds can accompany passengers in the cabin on flights within the US.
    — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of rabbit
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