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Definition of dhole

dhole

/doʊl/
dhole
Plural:dholes
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dhole Lexical Profile

dhole Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A highly social wild canid native to Central, South, East, and Southeast Asia, typically characterized by a reddish coat and known for hunting cooperatively in large packs.

Example

"During our wildlife safari in India, we were fortunate enough to spot a pack of dholes resting in the shade."

• Rhymes for dhole

• Nearby Words

dhalai river
dhansiri
dhaulagiri
dhole
dhuandhar
diadem
diadem snake

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in English in the early 19th century; of uncertain origin, but possibly derived from a regional Indian language such as Kannada 'tōḷa', meaning 'wolf'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dhole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dhole
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