timber wolf

noun

The gray wolf, Canis lupus.

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Meanings

nountimber wolf (countable and uncountable, plural timber wolves)

plural timber wolves

  1. UScountableuncountableThe gray wolf, Canis lupus.
  2. uncountableA grey color, like that of the animal's coat.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna wolf with a brindled grey coat living in forested northern regions of North America

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Chicago

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