blue fox

American  

noun

1. a bluish-gray winter color phase of the Arctic fox, Alopex lagopus.

2. the Arctic fox in summer pelage.

3. the blue fur of this animal.

4. any white fox fur dyed blue.

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blue fox British  

noun

1. a variety of the arctic fox that has a pale grey winter coat and is bred for its fur

2. the fur of this animal

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Etymology

Origin of blue fox

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Late in the book, the blue fox recalls his capture by the Company, staring into his mate’s eyes as he’s dragged away from her.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2019

In one thread, an Icelandic priest named Baldur Skuggason hunts a rare blue fox, a creature with magical, somewhat demonic powers, across a vast white landscape of snow and ice.

From Slate • May 3, 2013

In his showroom sits a big cobalt blue fox coat — so big, Mr. Reyes said, it could stand up on its own.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2010

As Vujosevic says about her priorities as she searches for her blue fox: "It was either going to be a coat or a co-op."

From Time Magazine Archive

The blue fox was back up on her feet, bouncing in front of Duane in sheer delight.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el