noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of dhole (Cuon alpinus)
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Synonyms: dhole
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Phrase guide
mountain wolf
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History
Etymology
From mountain + wolf, From this canid living in mountainous terrain, and having an appearance like a wolf. Possibly also Calque of translingual Cuon alpinus, but 'cuon' means 'dog' rather than 'wolf'.