carcajou

Thân thiện

A carcajou digs for food in the snowy forest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A stocky, shaggy-coated carnivorous mammal of North America: This term refers to a specific animal, known for its robust build and thick, long fur. It is a predator native to northern regions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The trapper spotted a carcajou near the edge of the forest.
  • Few animals dare to challenge a carcajou because of its fierce reputation.

Advanced Usage

• The word carcajou is a specific zoological term. In common modern usage, this animal is almost exclusively referred to by its more common name, wolverine.

Variants and Related Words

• Wolverine (n): The common and widely used name for the same animal ().
  • The wolverine is known for its strength and tenacity.

Synonyms

• Wolverine: The primary and most common synonym.
• Glutton (archaic): An older, less common English name for the same animal, referencing its perceived voracious appetite.

Notes on Meaning

• Carcajou is a term derived from Canadian French, which in turn borrowed it from an Algonquian language. While it is a correct English word, it is considered a regional or specialized term. In nearly all contemporary contexts—scientific, educational, and general—the word wolverine is used.

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Noun

1. stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal

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