Word
lobo
US/ˈɫoʊboʊ/
UK/lˈəʊbəʊ/
Definition
n. a wild dog or wolf, especially one that is not part of a pack. It is a word used in some parts of the world to describe a lone animal.
n. a wild dog or wolf, particularly one that is solitary or not part of a pack. Often used in specific regional or historical contexts to describe a feral canine.
Examples
“The lobo ran through the tall grass alone.”
“In some old stories, the lobo is portrayed as a dangerous and independent creature that lives on the edge of the forest.”
“The term lobo has been used historically to describe various species of wild canines, often carrying a connotation of untamed freedom or a solitary existence in the wilderness.”
Examples
simple
“The lobo ran through the tall grass alone.”
contextual
“In some old stories, the lobo is portrayed as a dangerous and independent creature that lives on the edge of the forest.”
complex
“The term lobo has been used historically to describe various species of wild canines, often carrying a connotation of untamed freedom or a solitary existence in the wilderness.”
Real-World Examples
“Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, better known as ' El niño lobo de Sierra Morena ' or Wolf Boy of the Sierra Morena has died aged 80.” Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish lobo (“wolf”). Doublet of lupus and wolf.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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