silvertip
- noun
- /ˈsɪlvərˌtɪp/
- US
:
oso grizzly
- While hiking in the mountains, we spotted a magnificent silvertip bear grazing near a stream.
Examples
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The hiker spotted a silvertip foraging near the riverbank.
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Many tourists hope to see a silvertip in the wild.
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Due to habitat loss, sightings of the silvertip have become less frequent in some regions.
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Wildlife photographers often seek out the impressive silvertip in remote mountain valleys.
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The silvertip is a majestic creature.
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The wildlife photographer captured stunning images of the silvertip as it roamed through the tall grass.
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During our camping trip, we learned that the silvertip bear is known for its distinctive silver-tipped fur.
Synonyms
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3.9
A large brownish-gray bear in western North America with a hump on its shoulder
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3.1
A large, powerful brown bear that lives in mountains and forests in western North America
A large brown bear with light fur on its head in the mountains of western North America
A large brown bear called the grizzly that lives in western North America
A large strong brown bear that lives in western North America called a grizzly bear
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Silvertip is made from two simple English parts, silver ('silver') and tip ('end' or 'point'). It names a kind of brown bear whose fur has light, silvery tips, so the word helps you picture the shiny ends of its hair.