bearskin

/ˈbɛrskɪn/
noun
  1. The skin or fur of a bear, often used as a rug or for clothing.
    • The cabin had a bearskin hanging on the wall as decoration.
    • In the museum, we saw a traditional bearskin coat worn by indigenous people.
    • The hunter brought home a large bearskin to use as a rug.
  2. A tall, furry hat worn by some soldiers, especially in ceremonial uniforms.
    • During the parade, the soldiers' bearskins made them look very imposing.
    • He polished his bearskin carefully before the ceremony.
    • The guards outside the palace wore tall black bearskin hats.
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