silvertip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of silvertip
Example Sentences
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It flashed through his mind that it might be a roaming silvertip from the mountain.
From The Dude Wrangler by Caroline Lockhart
"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 Zane Grey
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 Charles Alexander Eastman
When all was told and talked over Haught said: "Wal, you can just bet we put up two brown bears an' one black bear, an' thet old Jasper of a silvertip."
From Tales of lonely trails by Zane Grey
The silvertip of the Rocky Mountain region is a totally different animal, being smaller, as well as different in color.
From The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals A Book of Personal Observations by William Temple Hornaday
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