Knut
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A polar bear cub born at Berlin Zoo in 2006 who became world famous
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Knut
- Children loved watching Knut as he interacted playfully with his trainers.
Examples
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Knut was born in the Berlin Zoo in 2006.
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After he became famous, Knut appeared on magazine covers and in television reports worldwide.
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The Berlin crowd cheered when the keepers introduced the new cub Knut to visitors.
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Many people donated money to the zoo to help care for Knut during his early months.
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The famous polar bear cub, Knut, captured the hearts of many.
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Knut became famous after a video of him playing in the snow went viral.
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At the Berlin Zoo, visitors flocked to see Knut, the charming polar bear cub.
Surface Forms
Knut main
Etymology
Knut comes from the old Norse Knútr, meaning 'knot'. A helpful way to remember the famous polar bear cub Knut is to imagine a small 'knot' or bundle of fur that tied people's hearts together.