BEAVER


Meaning of BEAVER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' b ē -v ə r

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural beavers

Etymology: Middle English bever, from Old English beofor; akin to Old High German bibar beaver, and probably to Old English br ū n brown ― more at BROWN

Date: before 12th century

1 or plural beaver a : either of two large semiaquatic herbivorous rodents comprising a family (Castoridae including Castor canadensis of No. America and C. fiber of Eurasia), having webbed hind feet and a broad flat scaly tail, and constructing dams and partially submerged lodges b : the fur or pelt of the beaver

2 a : a hat made of beaver fur or a fabric imitation b : SILK HAT

3 : a heavy fabric of felted wool or of cotton napped on both sides

4 usually vulgar : the pudenda of a woman

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