What is another word for female polar bear?

Pronunciation: [fˈiːme͡ɪl pˈə͡ʊlə bˈe͡ə] (IPA)

The female polar bear is also known as a sow. Additionally, she is sometimes referred to as a she-bear, which is a more archaic term. In some Indigenous languages, the female polar bear is referred to with names that reflect her importance and power, as she is a revered figure in many cultures. The Inuit word for female polar bear is nanuq or nanook, while the Yupik word is malik. In some cases, the female polar bear may simply be referred to as a polar bear, as her gender can often be inferred by the context. Regardless of what she is called, the female polar bear remains one of the most iconic symbols of the Arctic.

Synonyms for Female polar bear:

What are the hypernyms for Female polar bear?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Mammals, carnivores, arctic animals, Ursidae (bear) family, Ursus maritimus (scientific name for polar bear).

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