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Definition of gray wolf

gray wolf

(UK: grey wolf)
Plural:gray wolves
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gray wolf Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A large, carnivorous canine mammal (Canis lupus) native to Eurasia and North America, known for its highly social pack behavior and recognized as the direct ancestor of the domestic dog.

Example

"The reintroduction of the gray wolf to Yellowstone National Park helped restore the ecological balance by naturally managing the elk population."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'gray wolf' in American English, whereas 'grey wolf' is the standard spelling in British and Commonwealth English.

• Nearby Words

grawlix
gray fox
gray whale
gray wolf
gray-banded kingsnake
grayling
graz

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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