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- [dohl]
- /doʊl/
- /ˈdol/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dohl]
- /doʊl/
Definitions of dhole word
- noun dhole a fierce canine mammal, Cuon alpinus, of the forests of central and SE Asia, having a reddish-brown coat and rounded ears: hunts in packs 3
- noun dhole a red-colored wild dog (Cuon alpinus) of central and E Asia, which hunts in packs, attacking even large game 3
- noun dhole a wild Asian dog, Cuon alpinus, that hunts in packs: an endangered species. 1
- noun dhole An Asian wild dog that has a sandy coat and a black, bushy tail and lives in packs. 1
- noun dhole An Asian wild dog, Cuon alpinus. 0
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Origin of dhole
First appearance:
before 1827 One of the 37% newest English words
1827; said to be the indigenous name of the animal, though apparently not attested in Indo-Aryan or Dravidian languages
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Parts of speech for Dhole
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dhole popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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