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| cub |
the young offspring of some carnivorous mammals, such as the bear, lion, and wolf. |
| howl |
to utter or make a long, loud, sad sound like that of a wolf or dog. [2/4 definitions] |
| werewolf |
in folklore, a human who has changed into or is capable of changing into a wolf and back into a human again. |
| wolf |
A wolf is a wild animal that looks something like a large dog. It has a pointed nose, pointed ears, and a bushy tail. Wolves often travel in a group and hunt other animals. Wolves can be dangerous to humans too. [2 definitions] |
| wolves |
plural of "wolf." |
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