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
“But I have heard it said,” rejoined Tiburcio, “that it is the habit of the prairie wolf to follow the jaguar when the latter is in search of prey?”
From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne
“Hark! another!—yes—another prairie wolf and on the opposite side too!”
From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne
As they cantered boldly forward into the night, the long, dismal wail of the prairie wolf sounded some distance away toward the west.
From White Otter by Gregor, Elmer Russell
In the midst of an interval of silence—in which the very stillness itself increased the apprehension of the travellers—was heard the long lugubrious whine of a prairie wolf.
From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne
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