English · Nature & Environment
wolf
/wʊlf/
[/wʊlf/]
wild pack canine
Beginnernoun
Definition
A wild carnivorous mammal of the dog family that usually hunts in packs.
Example
The lone wolf howled at the moon, calling to the rest of its scattered pack.
The lone wolf howled at the moon, calling to the rest of its scattered pack.
Etymology
From Old English 'wulf', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Features in many fables and the idiom 'a wolf in sheep's clothing'.