wolf call

noun

a whistle, shout, or the like uttered by a male in admiration of a female's appearance.

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Nearby words

wokka board, wolcott, wold, wolds, wolf, wolf call, wolf cub, wolf dog, wolf herring, wolf in sheep's clothing, wolf note

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Examples from the Web for wolf call

On they ran till, within hailing distance of the camp, the girl gave the wolf-call.
Red Hunters And the Animal People|Charles A. Eastman
He whistled a wolf-call and made hour-glass motions with his hands.
The Galaxy Primes|Edward Elmer Smith