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maned wolf

maned wolf

9.5
A large wild dog from South America with long legs, reddish fur and long hair along its neck
  • noun
  • /ˈmeɪnd wʊlf/
translation icon : lobo con melena
  • The maned wolf is known for its long legs and reddish-brown fur.

Examples

  • Many maned wolves roam the grasslands of Brazil.

  • The maned wolf is known for its unique appearance.

  • A maned wolf at the zoo attracted attention with its tall, elegant appearance.

  • Researchers have worked to protect the habitat of the maned wolf in Brazil.

  • The maned wolf is known for its long legs and reddish coat.

  • At the wildlife reserve, we spotted a maned wolf wandering through the tall grass.

  • The maned wolf's distinctive mane along its neck makes it easy to identify in the wild.

Synonyms

wolf
vsmaned wolf
493 1.0

A large wild dog that usually hunts in packs

is South American and has long legs, reddish fur, and a neck mane

Surface Forms

maned wolf singular
maned wolves plural

Morphology

maned + wolf

This is a simple adjective + noun composition: 'maned' (having a mane) + 'wolf' yields 'a wolf with a mane.' The meaning is directly derivable from the parts and follows a regular descriptive noun phrase pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand it.

Etymology

Maned wolf is named for the long hairs along its neck. Here maned means having a 'mane' and wolf shows it is a wild animal like a wolf, so the name helps you picture a tall, reddish wolf with a mane.