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fennec
CIDE DICTIONARY
fennec, n. [Ar. fanek.].
A small, African, foxlike animal (Vulpes zerda ) of a pale fawn color, remarkable for the large size of its ears. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
fennec, n. a small fox, Vulpes zerda, native to N. Africa, having large pointed ears.
Etymology
Arab. fanak
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