1. The common Old World fox; having reddish-brown fur; commonly considered a single circumpolar species
   "The red fox darted across the English countryside";
   - Vulpes vulpes
    
2. New World fox; often considered the same species as the Old World fox
   "The red fox raided the farmer's henhouse";
   - Vulpes fulva
    
3. Weedy annual with spikes of silver-white flowers
   "Red fox plants swayed in the summer breeze";
   - Celosia argentea

Derived forms: red foxes

Type of: fox, herb, herbaceous plant

Part of: Celosia, genus Celosia, genus Vulpes, Vulpes

Encyclopedia: Red fox