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Wolf-Hybrid

/wʊlf ˈhaɪ.brɪd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    An animal that is a crossbreed between a wolf and a domestic dog.

    "The wolf-hybrid displayed both the loyalty of a dog and the wild instincts of a wolf."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe the genetic and behavioral traits resulting from the breeding of wolves and domestic dogs.

    "Many people are fascinated by the unique characteristics of wolf-hybrids."

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The term 'wolf-hybrid' combines 'wolf', derived from Old English 'wulf', and 'hybrid', from Latin 'hybrida', meaning a crossbreed. The concept has evolved in modern contexts to refer to animals that are a mix of domestic dogs and wolves, reflecting changing attitudes toward animal breeding and conservation.

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