释义 |
foxaline|ˈfɒksəliːn| [Fanciful formation on fox n.] Imitation fox-fur.
1907Ladies' Field 12 Jan. (Advt.), White Foxaline long Stole. 1923Daily Mail 16 Apr. 4 White Foxaline Tie. 1927Daily Express 13 Sept. 5/2 Grey Chinese cat (sometimes called foxaline). 1930R. Macaulay Staying with Relations ii. 18 One of those mythical animals imagined by the fur trade, like the foxaline, the pony-seal, and the rabbit-skunk. 1963Retail Trading-Standards Assoc. Bull. Aug.–Sept. 3/1 Animal, hare flank... Accepted trade name, foxaline. |