mountain wolf

Meaning

Noun

Synonym of dhole (Cuon alpinus)

Origin

mountain + wolf From this canid living in mountainous terrain, and having an appearance like a wolf.
Possibly also , but 'cuon' means 'dog' rather than 'wolf'.

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