🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

늑대 개

Pronunciation / Transliteration: neukdae gae

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Wolf-Dog/wʊlf dɔɡ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"늑대 개는 매우 흥미로운 동물입니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A hybrid animal resulting from the mating of a domestic dog and a wolf.

    "The wolf-dog is known for its loyalty and wild instincts."
  2. 2

    A breed or type of dog that exhibits physical or behavioral traits similar to those of a wolf.

    "Many people are drawn to wolf-dogs for their striking appearance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'wolf-dog' combines 'wolf', derived from Old English 'wulf', and 'dog', from Old English 'docga'. Historically, the term reflects the hybridization of wolves and domestic dogs, indicating a blend of wild and domesticated traits.

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