noun
lobo
LOH-boh
Lobo (noun) means a wolf, especially the grey wolf of North America. Example: “Ranchers in the region still worry about lobo attacks on livestock.”
noun
1
A wolf, especially the grey wolf of North America.
"Ranchers in the region still worry about lobo attacks on livestock."
How to use lobo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, regional word for a wolf, especially in the American Southwest.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lobos
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish lobo, "wolf", from Latin lupus.
Rhymes for lobo
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What does “lobo” mean?
The word “lobo” means a wolf, especially the grey wolf of North America. In plain terms, an informal, regional word for a wolf, especially in the American Southwest.
How do you pronounce “lobo”?
“Lobo” is pronounced LOH-boh (/ˈləʊbəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lobo” in a sentence?
Here is “lobo” used in a sentence: “Ranchers in the region still worry about lobo attacks on livestock.”
What part of speech is “lobo”?
“Lobo” is a noun.
Where does the word “lobo” come from?
The word “lobo” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Spanish lobo, "wolf", from Latin lupus.
