dhole

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Noun dhole has 1 sense

dhole, Cuon alpinus - fierce wild dog of the forests of central and southeast Asia that hunts in packs
--₁ is a kind of wild dog
--₁ is a member of Cuon, Cyon, genus Cuon, genus Cyon

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dhole

Noun

A species of wild dog, native to Asia.

Sense 1:

A highly social animal of the genus Cuon, known for its reddish-brown fur and white chest.

Example sentence: The dhole is an endangered species found in the forests of Southeast Asia.

Sense 2:

The fur or pelt of a dhole.

Example sentence: She bought a luxurious coat made from dhole.

Verb

To chase or hunt like a dhole.

Sense 1:

To pursue or chase after something fiercely, like a pack of dholes.

Example sentence: The children playfully dhole each other during their games in the park.

Adjective

Characteristic of or resembling a dhole.

Sense 1:

Referring to the physical traits or behaviors of a dhole.

Example sentence: The dhole pack had a distinctive way of communicating with each other.

dhlamini dhm dhniya dhobi dhobi itch dhodhekanisos dhol dholak dhole dhoonwa dhoti dhow dhows dhrub dhruman dhrupad dhruti

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