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wolf

/wʊlf/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large carnivorous mammal with a snarling face and shaggy gray or brown fur, having prominent ears and a bushy tail. It is a social predator and typically travels in packs.

    - "The wolf howled at the moon."
    - "Wolves are social animals that live in packs."
    - "The wolf is a powerful predator in the wild."
  • noun

    A mythological or folkloric figure, often depicted as a human with the head, ears, and sometimes other features of a wolf.

    - "In Norse mythology, the wolf Fenrir was a monstrous beast."
    - "In fairy tales, the wolf often disguises itself as a grandmother or a little red riding hood."
    - "The term 'wolf' can also refer to a person who behaves in a predatory or cunning manner."
Pronunciation
  1. /wʊlf/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9014233"
  2. /wʊlf/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755251"
Synonyms

gulp down , wolf down
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wolf
calf , half , palf , scalf , self
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. wolf (en) : A large carnivorous mammal.

  2. wolf (en) : A mythological or folkloric figure.

  3. wolf (en) : To act as a wolf, to behave in a predatory or cunning manner.

Variants
List of all variants of wolf that leads to same result
a wolf in sheep's clothing , the wolf in sheep's clothing , wolf , wolf in sheep's clothing , wolflike , wolves , wolfed , wolfing , wolfs , Friedrich August Wolf , Wolf , Hugo Philipp Jakob Wolf , Christian Wolff , Wolff , wolf dog , wolf dogs , wolf pack , wolf packs , wolf spider , wolf spiders , wolf tree , wolf trees , wolf whistle , wolf whistles
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English wulf, from Proto-Germanic *wulfaz, meaning 'wolf' or 'wolf-like'.

Trivia
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  1. Wolves are the largest members of the canid family.

  2. The average lifespan of a wolf in the wild is around 10 years.

  3. Wolves communicate using a complex system of howls, barks, and body language.

  4. Wolves were once hunted to near extinction, but populations have recovered in many areas.

  5. The term 'wolf' is also used metaphorically to describe someone who behaves in a predatory or cunning manner.

Related Concepts
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  1. pack: A group of wolves that hunt and live together.

  2. alpha wolf: The dominant wolf in a pack, who leads and makes important decisions.

Culture
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Wolves have played significant roles in various cultures throughout history. In many mythologies, they are associated with strength, power, and the wild. In literature, they have been portrayed as both fearsome predators and cunning tricksters. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, from realistic portraits to stylized representations. In music, they have been the subject of many songs and compositions.

How to Memorize "wolf"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, powerful animal with a snarling face, shaggy fur, and a bushy tail. Visualize it howling at the moon or running through the forest with its pack.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wolf' with strength, power, and the wild. Think of the wolf as a fierce predator or a cunning trickster.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym WOLF to remember the different meanings of the word: W for wild animal, O for mythological figure, L for behave in a predatory manner, and F for fearsome predator.

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