Kodiak
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A very large brown bear that lives near the sea in Alaska, especially on Kodiak Island
- noun
- /ˈkoʊdiˌæk/
- US
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oso kodiak
- The Kodiak is known for its large size and powerful build, making it one of the most formidable bear species.
Examples
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The Kodiak bear typically weighs over 1,500 pounds and has thick fur to withstand the Alaskan climate.
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While hiking in Alaska, we spotted a Kodiak roaming near the coastline, searching for food.
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That's an interesting live action Winnie the Pooh movie with Kodiak Brown bear starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Synonyms
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5.5
A very large brown bear that lives on Kodiak Island and nearby coasts
is the shorter common name for the same subspecies
9.9
A very large brown bear that lives on coasts of Alaska and British Columbia
is the everyday name rather than a Latin scientific label
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A very large brown bear that lives on Kodiak Island and nearby coasts of Alaska and British Columbia
uses the common brief form and omits extra size emphasis
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kodiak for the bear comes from Kodiak Island, where these very large brown bears live, so the animal is named after that place.