white wolf en · NOUN
Etymology
From the coloration of the wolf's fur.
Meanings
- (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)
- (countable, uncountable) Synonym of spirit wolf (a mystical creature found in Native American traditions)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| white wolves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
grey wolf · red wolf · golden wolf