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DHOLE
dhole, Cuon alpinus
(noun) fierce wild dog of the forests of central and southeast Asia that hunts in packs
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dhole (plural dholes or dhole)
An Asian wild dog, Cuon alpinus.
Synonyms
• (Cuon alpinus): Asian wild dog, Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red wolf, red dog, mountain wolf, kholsun
Anagrams
• Hodel, holde, holed
Source: Wiktionary
Dhole, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A fierce, wild dog (Canis Dukhunensis), found in the mountains of India. It is remarkable for its propensity to hunt the tiger and other wild animals in packs.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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