wolf dog
Americannoun
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any dog used in hunting wolves.
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a cross between a wolf and a domestic dog.
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any dog that resembles a wolf, as a Siberian husky or Alaskan malamute.
Etymology
Origin of wolf dog
First recorded in 1630–40
Example Sentences
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“The wolf dog is the only species that falls in this gray area.”
From Washington Times ● May 12, 2018
Alfero was working as a teacher in Los Angeles years ago when a friend told him about a litter of wolf dog puppies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2018
After three months, Alfero had an opportunity to take over the wolf dog rescue group in 2007.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2018
My question is: Who of our characters is the wolf dog?
From Time ● Aug. 24, 2015
I left out that I didn’t have a wolf dog, just two fighting sisters.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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