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African golden wolf

African golden wolf

7.9
A wild dog-like animal from northern Africa related to jackals and wolves
  • noun
  • South African
translation icon : lobo dorado africano
  • Recent studies have shown that the African golden wolf is genetically distinct from the golden jackal.

Examples

  • The African golden wolf inhabits arid regions and savannas across northern Africa.

  • Researchers tracked the movements of several African golden wolves to better understand their hunting behavior.

  • The African golden wolf is a unique canid.

  • Did you know that the African golden wolf is endangered?

  • Researchers tracked the movements of several African golden wolves to better understand their hunting behavior.

  • The African golden wolf inhabits arid regions and savannas across northern Africa.

  • Recent studies have shown that the African golden wolf is genetically distinct from the golden jackal.

Synonyms

Canis anthus
vsAfrican golden wolf
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild animal like a small wolf that lives in North African deserts and savannas

is the everyday name used in ordinary language not the formal Latin name

Surface Forms

African golden wolf singular
African golden wolves plural

Morphology

African + golden + wolf

The phrase is fully compositional: 'African' specifies geographic origin, 'golden' describes coloration, and 'wolf' names the animal species. A B1 learner who knows these words would readily infer it refers to a wolf species from Africa with a golden hue, matching the given definition.

Etymology

The name African golden wolf comes from its look and home: it is a wolf-like animal from Africa with a golden coat. So the words African, golden, and wolf help you remember that it means 'a dog-like animal from Africa with golden fur'.