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vixen

 

[ หˆvษชksษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

female fox

A vixen is a female fox, known for its cunning behavior. Vixens are often associated with cleverness and are sometimes depicted as sly animals in folklore and literature.

Synonyms

female fox, fox.

Examples of usage

  • The vixen quickly darted into the bushes.
  • In many stories, the vixen outsmarts her opponents.
  • The vixen's den was discovered by the wildlife photographers.
Context #2 | Noun

clever woman

Colloquially, the term 'vixen' can refer to a clever or aggressive woman, often with a connotation of being deceitful or seductive. This use of the word highlights the notion of cunning associated with female animals.

Synonyms

minx, seductress, siren.

Examples of usage

  • She played the role of a vixen in the theatrical performance.
  • The character was portrayed as a vixen, charming yet manipulative.
  • He was warned to be cautious of the vixen who was known for her tricks.

Translations

Translations of the word "vixen" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น raposa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‹เคฎเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรผchsin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rubah betina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธัะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lisica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›Œ็‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท renarde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zorra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diลŸi tilki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”์—ฌ์šฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุนู„ุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ liลกka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรญลกka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›Œ็‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lisica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ refur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€า“ะฐัˆั‹ ั‚าฏะปะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸi tรผlkรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zorra

Etymology

The word 'vixen' originates from Old English 'fyxen', which is a feminine form derived from the word 'fox'. The use of 'vixen' has been documented as early as the 14th century. The term initially strictly referred to female foxes but gradually evolved to encompass the connotation of cunning and craftiness often attributed to both the animal and women in human society. The historical perception of foxes as sly and clever contributes to the metaphorical application of the term in describing women with similar traits. Over centuries, the word has appeared in various literary works and folk tales, establishing a cultural link between the term 'vixen' and the characteristics of cunning and seduction.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,369 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.