wolf in Latin
wolf in Latin is lupus, hirpus, devorare — wolf means a large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.
wolf in Latin
lupus
Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.
hirpus
Any of several related canines that resemble Canis lupus in appearance, especially those of the genus Canis.
devorare
(transitive) To devour; to gobble; to eat (something) voraciously.
What does "wolf" mean?
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noun A large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.
"A pack of wolves howled somewhere beyond the treeline."
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noun A man who aggressively pursues women, or, more broadly, any predatory or ravenous person.
"He had a reputation as a wolf at parties."
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verb To eat something very quickly and greedily.
"He wolfed down his lunch in five minutes flat."
wolf in a sentence
- A pack of wolves howled somewhere beyond the treeline.
- He had a reputation as a wolf at parties.
- He wolfed down his lunch in five minutes flat.
Similar words in Latin
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Frequently asked questions
What is "wolf" in Latin?
"wolf" in Latin is lupus, hirpus, devorare. wolf means: A large wild canine, Canis lupus, that lives and hunts in packs.
How do you use "wolf" in a sentence?
Example: "A pack of wolves howled somewhere beyond the treeline." In Latin, "wolf" is lupus, hirpus, devorare.
Are there other ways to say "wolf" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "wolf": lupus, hirpus, devorare.
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