bearskin

• Substantivo que designa a pele de urso, às vezes usada como tapete, ou o chapéu alto de pele de urso usado por alguns soldados britânicos em cerimônias.

A noun referring to the pelt of a bear, sometimes used as a rug, or a tall hat worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions.

1. Bear peltB2formal

   The skin and fur of a bear, often used as a rug or decorative item.

   Pele de urso

   • The hunter brought back a bearskin as a trophy.
   • A large bearskin rug lay in front of the fireplace.
   • The museum displayed a bearskin from the 19th century.

2. Ceremonial hatB2formalbritish

   A tall, furry hat made of bearskin, traditionally worn by some British soldiers during ceremonial events.

   Chapéu de pele de urso

   • The guards wore their bearskin hats during the Changing of the Guard.
   • The bearskin is a distinctive part of the British Army's ceremonial uniform.
   • Tourists often take photos of soldiers in their bearskin hats.