Gulo
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A group of mammals in the weasel family that includes the wolverine
- noun
- /ˈɡuːloʊ/
- Specialized
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Gulo
- Scientists study the Gulo gulo to understand its behavior in harsh environments.
Examples
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(My wife nicknamed me Gulo gulo for a reason.)
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The Gulo gulo, commonly known as the wolverine, is famous for its strength and ferocity.
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In the wild, the Gulo gulo scavenges for food and can travel long distances in search of prey.
Synonyms
9.9
A group of meat-eating mammals in the weasel family that includes the wolverine
omits carnivorous and simply calls it a genus of mammals in that family
Compounds
genus Gulo
- Specialized
9.9
A group of meat-eating mammals in the weasel family that includes the wolverine
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gulo comes from the Latin gulo, which means 'glutton'. That's the same idea as the English word glutton, and it explains the name because wolverines were seen as big eaters.