polar bear (English)
Where does "polar bear" come from?
The English noun 'polar bear' was coined by Thomas Pennant in his 1771 work A Synopsis of Quadrupeds[1].
Descendants and derived words
- grolar bear (English)
- pizzly bear (English)
- polar bear dip (English)
- polar bear plunge (English)
- polar bear swim (English)
Sources
Updated October 2026
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