Etymology

alopecoid

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Today it means: Similar to or resembling a fox. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἀλώπηξ
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἀλώπηξ“fox”
  2. English todayalopecoid

From Ancient Greek ἀλώπηξ (alṓpēx, “fox”) + -oid.

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