dire wolf

See also: direwolf

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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdaɪ.ɚ wʊlf/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdaɪə wʊlf/
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Noun

dire wolf (plural dire wolves)

  1. An extinct canine (†Aenocyon dirus) from the Pleistocene epoch, heavier and slightly larger than the modern grey wolf.
    • 2025 April 7, Katie Hunt, “Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf”, in CNN‎[1]:
      Colossal scientists have created three dire wolf pups by using ancient DNA, cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a gray wolf, the prehistoric dire wolf’s closest living relative, the company announced Monday. […] The three dire wolves are living on a 2,000-acre site at an undisclosed location enclosed by 10-foot-tall (3-meter-tall) “zoo-grade” fencing, where they are monitored by security personnel, drones and live camera feeds.
  2. (fantasy) Synonym of warg (“type of wolf”).

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