zorro
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Noun — A South American fox-like wild dog, more closely related to wolves than true foxes.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish zorro ("fox") — also the name of the masked swordsman created by pulp writer Johnston McCulley in 1919.
Full origin of zorro →Frequently asked questions
What does “zorro” mean?
The word “zorro” means a South American fox-like wild dog, more closely related to wolves than true foxes. In plain terms, either the South American fox-like animal, or a nickname for a masked, daring hero, after the fictional character Zorro.
How do you pronounce “zorro”?
“Zorro” is pronounced ZOR-oh (/ˈzoɹ.oʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “zorro” in a sentence?
Here is “zorro” used in a sentence: “A zorro slipped through the brush near the ranch at dusk.”
What part of speech is “zorro”?
“Zorro” is a noun.
Where does the word “zorro” come from?
The word “zorro” dates back to around 1919 and comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish zorro ("fox") — also the name of the masked swordsman created by pulp writer Johnston McCulley in 1919.
How many meanings does “zorro” have?
“Zorro” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a South American fox-like wild dog, more closely related to wolves than true foxes.
