white wolf
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see white, wolfUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see white, wolf.
» He had another encounter with that white wolf.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see white, wolf.
(countable, uncountable)Synonym of Arctic wolf (“Canis lupus arctos”) (an all-white wolf subspecies found in the Canadian Arctic)
wolf of Arctic North America having white fur and a black-tipped tail
(countable, uncountable)Synonym of spirit wolf (a mystical creature found in Native American traditions)
Examples
2 sentencesHe had another encounter with that white wolf.
The white wolf stared up at the moon and, opening his mouth wide, howled with all his might.
Origin
From the coloration of the wolf's fur.From the coloration of the wolf's fur.
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Forms
plural: white wolves| Singular | white wolf |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- wolf of Arctic North America having white fur and a black-tipped tail:Arctic wolfCanis lupus arctos
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable