Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
loup
Noun
/luːp/
Definition
A term that can refer to a wolf, especially in older French or in literary contexts.
Examples
- The loup prowled silently through the forest, its eyes glinting in the moonlight.
- In the story, the loup is a symbol of danger lurking close to the village.
- Many ancient cultures revered the loup as a powerful spirit in their mythology.
Meaning
Primarily refers to a wolf and is sometimes used metaphorically to denote cunning or ferocity.
Synonyms
- wolf
- canis lupus
- predator
