FENNEC Definition & Meaning

fennec

[ fen-ek ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

a small, pale yellowish-brown fox, Fennecus zerda, of northern Africa, having large, pointed ears.

fennec

/ ˈ��ɛ��ɛ�� /

a very small nocturnal fox, Fennecus zerda , inhabiting deserts of N Africa and Arabia, having pale fur and enormous ears

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Origin of fennec¹

1780–90; < Arabic fanak < Persian

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Origin of fennec¹

C18: from Arabic fenek fox

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“Ours is called Fennec,” she said.

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Three other crew members were on a Fennec lightweight helicopter, manufactured by European multinational defense conglomerate Airbus.

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Local media reported that the AW139 crashed at a sports complex at the naval base, while the Fennec hit a nearby swimming pool.

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The other, a Fennec M502-6 carrying the other three victims, crashed into a swimming pool nearby.

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“I’m dressed as Fennec Shan; she’s from ‘The Mandalorian.’

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