she-wolf
Americannoun
plural
she-wolves-
a female wolf.
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a predatory woman.
Example Sentences
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"She's so inspiring to women," says one fan, wearing furry she-wolf ears, shortly before the show.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025
The other two are named Romulus and Remus, after the mythical founders of Rome said to have been suckled by a she-wolf as infants.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025
In one meme, a boar replaces the she-wolf who suckled Romulus and Remus, Rome’s mythical forefathers.
From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2022
When the she-wolf returned from the hunt, racing to the aid of her young, she bounded past the hunter and, as she did, he grabbed her by the tail.
From The Guardian • Nov. 24, 2020
At Torak’s approach, it started towards him, then looked back at the she-wolf, yipping indignantly.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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