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wolfMain Entry: 1wolf Pronunciation: \ˈwu̇lf\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural wolves \ˈwu̇lvz\ Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wulf; akin to Old High German wolf wolf, Latin lupus, Greek lykos Date: before 12th century 1 plural also wolf a : any of several large predatory canids (genus Canis) that live and hunt in packs and resemble the related dogs; especially : gray wolf — compare coyote, jackal b : the fur of a wolf — wolf·like \ˈwu̇lf-ˌlīk\ adjective — wolf in sheep's clothing : one who cloaks a hostile intention with a friendly manner
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