prairie wolf
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of prairie wolf
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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A prairie wolf, nine months old, was shot.
From Time Magazine Archive
White Otter had gone a long distance from the ravine when he suddenly heard the long, dismal wail of a prairie wolf rising through the night.
From Three Sioux Scouts by Gregor, Elmer Russell
Having done that, he ordered them to ride slowly forward until he raised the cry of the prairie wolf.
From White Otter by Gregor, Elmer Russell
“This is strange,” continued the vaquero, as the prairie wolf was heard to utter another long whine.
From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne
Thinking that it seemed of unusual girth, the Baron cut it open with an axe, and found inside the body of a young prairie wolf, probably about a week old.
From The Animal Story Book by Various
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