silvertip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of silvertip
Example Sentences
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"Cougar means mountain-lion or panther, an' a silvertip is a grizzly bear."
From The Man of the Forest by Grey, Zane
Some said it was a grizzly, and others a silvertip, and one man tried to settle the difficulty by saying that there wasn't any difference between them.
From The Voyage of the Rattletrap by Wilder, H. M.
It was a reckless thing for her to do, for such a call might bring upon her a mountain lion or ever-watchful silvertip; but Snana did not think of that.
From Old Indian Days by Eastman, Charles Alexander
He plied her with questions about the sheep, and wanted to know if there would be more wolves, and if she thought the "silvertip" would come.
From Heritage of the Desert by Grey, Zane
"Jess was a mighty good horse," muttered Dale, grimly; "too good to make a meal for a hog silvertip."
From The Man of the Forest by Grey, Zane
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