coyote
2 synonyms for coyote, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wild dog-like animal native to North America, smaller than a wolf.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
brush wolf
prairie wolf
How to use coyote
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
coyote howling
pack of coyotes
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish coyote, itself from a Nahuatl (Aztec) word.
Full origin of coyote →Frequently asked questions
What does “coyote” mean?
The word “coyote” means a wild dog-like animal native to North America, smaller than a wolf. In plain terms, a North American wild canine, or, in slang, someone paid to smuggle people across a border.
How do you pronounce “coyote”?
“Coyote” is pronounced koy-OHT (/kəˈjoʊ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “coyote” in a sentence?
Here is “coyote” used in a sentence: “A coyote howled somewhere out in the desert at night.”
What part of speech is “coyote”?
“Coyote” is a noun.
Where does the word “coyote” come from?
The word “coyote” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish coyote, itself from a Nahuatl (Aztec) word.
Is “coyote” a common word?
“Coyote” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “coyote” have?
“Coyote” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wild dog-like animal native to North America, smaller than a wolf.
