loup
- noun
- /luːp/
- Archaic
:
lobo
Examples
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The shepherd warned the children about a hungry loup seen near the village at dusk.
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In old tales, a fierce loup would prowl the forests at night.
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The villagers believed that a loup was responsible for the missing sheep.
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The loup prowled through the dark forest.
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In ancient tales, the loup was feared by all.
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The old tale spoke of a fierce loup that roamed the dark forests hunting for prey.
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In folklore, a loup is often depicted as a cunning hunter, feared by villagers.
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Many stories warn of the dangers of encountering a loup during a full moon.
Synonyms
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A large wild dog that usually hunts in packs
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Loup as an old word for a wolf comes from the Latin word lupus meaning 'wolf', so the origin directly names the wild animal. This explains why the word was used for the creature we now call a 'wolf'.