bearskin

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

bearskin
    n 1: the pelt of a bear (sometimes used as a rug)
    2: tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial
       occasions [syn: {bearskin}, {busby}, {shako}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Bearskin \Bear"skin`\, n.
   1. The skin of a bear.
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   2. A coarse, shaggy, woolen cloth for overcoats.
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   3. A cap made of bearskin, esp. one worn by soldiers.
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