skunk-bear †

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a large fur-bearing animal, Gulo luscus, of the northern forests and tundra, noted for its guile and craftiness.

See: wolverine(def. 1)

Quotations

1911

The wolverine, largest of all the weasels, looks more like a bear and a skunk combined. "Skunk-bear" is one of his many nicknames.

1957

Of all pelts brought in--which included . . . wolverine or "skunk bear"--beaver remained supreme.