Meaning of bruin in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbruən/

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  1. Noun

    bruin

    Etymology

    late 15th century: from Dutch bruin (see brown); used as a name for the bear in the 13th-century fable Reynard the Fox

    Definitions

    1. a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic `Reynard the Fox'
  2. 2. large ferocious bear of Eurasia

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