African Wild Dog

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən waɪld dɔɡ/

Definitions of African wild dog

noun African wild dog

Example Sentences

A1 The African wild dog is a carnivorous mammal.

A2 African wild dogs live in packs and hunt together for food.

B1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the African wild dog population.

B2 Researchers are studying the social behavior of African wild dogs in the wild.

C1 The African wild dog, also known as the painted wolf, is a highly endangered species.

C2 The African wild dog is known for its exceptional hunting skills and teamwork within its pack.

Examples of African wild dog in a Sentence

formal The African wild dog, also known as the painted wolf, is a highly social and intelligent carnivore.

informal Have you ever seen an African wild dog in the wild? They're so cool!

slang That African wild dog is one fierce hunter, man.

figurative The African wild dog symbolizes the importance of teamwork and cooperation in achieving success.

Grammatical Forms of African wild dog

• past tense: African wild dogs
• plural: African wild dogs
• comparative: more African wild
• superlative: most African wild
• present tense: African wild dog
• future tense: will be African wild dog
• perfect tense: have been African wild dog
• continuous tense: is being African wild dog
• singular: African wild dog
• positive degree: African wild dog
• infinitive: to be African wild dog
• gerund: being African wild dog
• participle: African wild dog

Origin and Evolution of African wild dog

First Known Use: 1805 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'African wild dog' originated from the English language to describe the species of wild canid found in Africa.

Evolution of the word: The term 'African wild dog' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in 1805.