Meaning of the word bigfoot in English

What does bigfoot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bigfoot

US /ˈbɪɡ.fʊt/
UK /ˈbɪɡ.fʊt/

Noun

a large, hairy, ape-like creature said to live in the wilderness of the United States and Canada

Example:
Many people claim to have seen Bigfoot in the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
The legend of Bigfoot has been a part of North American folklore for centuries.