Added 10 October 2026 bearskin /ˈbɛə.skɪn/ noun Categories: NatureThingsRare Words noun ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about bearskin at Wordnik → Where our words come from → The pelt of a bear, especially when used as a rug. A tall ceremonial hat worn by members of some British regiments for ceremonial occasions; a busby. A coarse, shaggy, woollen cloth for overcoats. Origin From bear + skin. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: busbyshakoskinpeltsablekalmuckfellpeltrybuffalo-skinrobecoatcaribouskin Back to today's word