| 单词 | canadian beaver |
| 释义 | > as lemmasCanadian beaver Canadian beaver n. a type of beaver native to North America and introduced in some areas of South America and Europe, Castor canadensis (family Castoridae), frequently used as a national emblem or personification of Canada; (also) the typically dark brown pelt or fur of such an animal, esp. as used to make coats, hats, etc. ΚΠ 1783 Caledonian Mercury 27 Aug. A proposal prepared..for transporting a number of Canadian beavers to the borders of the lakes in this kingdom [sc. Ireland]. 1875 Guide to Gardens Zool. Soc. London (ed. 29) lviii. 52 This pond and the surrounding inclosure have been lately reconstructed for the benefit of a pair of Canadian Beavers (Castor canadensis). 1963 Winnipeg Free Press 27 Dec. (advt.) You can own one of these superbly warm, beautifully styled fur coats... Natural Grey Persian Lamb, dyed Black Persian Lamb, natural sheared Canadian Beaver. 2007 A. Aldridge Relig. in Contemp. World (ed. 2) 149 The Canadian beaver is not invested with the deep symbolic meaning of the American bald eagle, the Russian bear, or the British bulldog. < as lemmas |
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