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wolff

 

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Noun wolff has 1 sense
  1. Wolff, Kaspar Friedrich Wolff - German anatomist (1733-1794)
    --1 is a kind of anatomist

Definitions from the Web

Wolff

Noun (singular):

1. A German surname of English origin, derived from the Old English term "wulf" meaning wolf.

Example sentence:

The famous philosopher Christian Wolff was born in Germany in 1679.

Noun (plural): Wolffs

1. A Germanic ethnic group of people often associated with the region of East Frisia in Germany.

Example sentence:

The annual Wolff reunion gathers family members from all over East Frisia.


Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of the Germanic ethnic group known as the Wolffs.

Example sentence:

The Wolff community center hosts cultural events celebrating their heritage.


Verb (third person singular present): Wolffs

1. To exhibit wolf-like or predatory behavior.

Example sentence:

The hawk circles overhead, waiting for an opportunity to Wolff down on its prey.

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