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Definition of coyote
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1 : a buff-gray to reddish-gray swift carnivorous mammal (Canis latrans) of North America that is closely related to but smaller than the wolf, has a narrow pointed muzzle and triangular ears, hunts singly or in small groups, and is known for its various distinctive vocalizations (such as barks, yips, and howls) ◆The coyote is often considered a threat to livestock. Despite being hunted and trapped, the coyote has expanded its original range and is found in all states except Hawaii.
2 slang : one who smuggles immigrants into the U.S.
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The coyote is believed to have come from nearby Stern Grove.
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Coyotes are opportunistic feeders and thrive in suburban, urban, and rural areas.
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The problem is that eagles and other scavengers eat the guts of deer or the carcasses of coyotes, woodchucks and other game shot by hunters.
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Hatch described the exercise as similar to the classic cartoon with the sheep and the coyote, punching their time card for a day of work.
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Holtsclaw thought the glass might have been an accident or the meat was left out for coyotes or bobcats.
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Turkeys trot by, flying squirrels glide into trees, a coyote stalks a rooster pheasant.
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Whether choosing a novice or advanced trail, keep an eye out for jaw-dropping scenery and wildlife, including roaming coyotes, wild horses and bighorn sheep.
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Coyotes get Adam Clendening from Rangers The Arizona Coyotes have signed former New York Rangers defenseman Adam Clendening to a one-year, $650,000 contract.
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Origin and Etymology of coyote
Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl coyōtl
COYOTE Defined for English Language Learners
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: a small wild animal that is related to dogs and wolves and that lives in North America
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: a yellowish to reddish gray doglike animal chiefly of western North America that is closely related to but smaller than the wolf
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