Meanings
plural beaver moons
- A full moon in November.
Synonyms: frost moon
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA full moon in November.
Origin
Derives from the fact that beavers often start building dams at this time of year.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
beaver moon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beaver%20moon
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