white wolf

noun — 3 senses

white wolf

noun

Etymology From the coloration of the wolf's fur.

1

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see white, wolf.

2

Synonym of Arctic wolf (“Canis lupus arctos”) (an all-white wolf subspecies found in the Canadian Arctic)

3

Synonym of spirit wolf (a mystical creature found in Native American traditions)

Related terms
golden wolf, grey wolf, red wolf

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