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What is "Beaver" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 09-Jun-2024 (1 month, 18 days ago)
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Beaver
Beaver a hat made of beaver fur or a fabric imitation; a silk hat. a heavy fabric of felted wool or of cotton napped on both sides.
Beaver
The soft brown fur of the beaver.

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