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prairie fox † 
1 a variety of the red fox, Vulpes fulva, found on the prairies.
- 1902 (1912) His cousin with the black fore feet, the prairie fox, who is the largest and strongest and scientifically finest of his kind, has more value as a fur.
2 a small fox, Vulpes velox hebes, once common on the prairies.
- 1902 (1912) His cousin with the black fore feet, the prairie fox, who is the largest and strongest and scientifically finest of his kind, has more value as a fur.