n A red fox, small carnivore (Vulpes vulpes), related to dogs and wolves, with red or silver fur and a bushy tail.
n Any of numerous species of small wild canids resembling the red fox. In the taxonomy they form the tribe (taxlink|Vulpini|tribe) within the family Canidae, consisting of nine genera (see the w:Fox|Wikipedia article on the fox).
n The gemmeous dragonet, a fish, (taxlink|Callionymus lyra|species), so called from its yellow color.
n (nautical) A small strand of rope made by twisting several rope-yarns together. Used for seizings, mats, sennits, and gaskets.