beaver moon
noun
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or Beaver Moon
: the first full moon of November
The November full moon is known as the Beaver Moon. This was the time to set traps before the swamps froze to ensure a good supply of furs for the winter. A different interpretation is that this is the time beavers would be most active in the preparation for winter.—
Chris Pagan, Tulsa (Oklahoma) World, 25 Nov. 2012
Chris Pagan, Tulsa (Oklahoma) World, 25 Nov. 2012
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“Beaver moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beaver%20moon. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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