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fur·bear·er

also fur-bear·er  (fûr′bâr′ər)
n.
An animal whose skin is covered with fur, especially fur that is commercially valuable.
fur′bear′ing adj.
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furbearer

(ˈfɜːˌbɛərə)
n
(Animals) any mammal that is hunted for its fur
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fur′bear`er

or fur′-bear`er,



n.
any furry animal, esp. one whose fur is of commercial value.
[1905–10]
fur′bear`ing, adj.
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