bear claw

/bɛər klɔ/

Other forms: bear claws

Definitions of bear claw

1. noun

   claw of a bear; often used in jewelry
   type of:

   claw

   sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
2. noun

   an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery
   type of:

   design, figure, pattern

   a decorative or artistic work
3. noun

   almond-flavored yeast-raised pastry shaped in an irregular semicircle resembling a bear's claw
   synonyms: bear paw

   type of:

   coffee roll, sweet roll

   any of numerous yeast-raised sweet rolls with our without raisins or nuts or spices or a glaze