Coyote: meaning, definitions and examples

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coyote

 

[ kaษชหˆoสŠti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

The coyote is a species of canine native to North America. It is known for its adaptability to various environments, from deserts to urban areas. Coyotes are often associated with a distinctive howl and are known for their intelligence and resourcefulness. They are primarily carnivorous and play an important role in controlling rodent and rabbit populations.

Synonyms

canine, prairie wolf, wolf

Examples of usage

  • The coyote howled under the moonlight.
  • Many coyotes have adapted to living near cities.
  • Hunters set out to track the elusive coyote.

Translations

Translations of the word "coyote" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coyote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฏเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Coyote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ coyote

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะนะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kojot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒจใƒผใƒ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coyote

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coyote

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”์š”ํ…Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุฆุจ ุงู„ุจุฑุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kojot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kojot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ƒŠ็‹ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kojot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณyรณti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะนะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koyote

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coyote

Etymology

The word 'coyote' comes from the Nahuatl word 'coyotl', which means 'coyote'. This term was adopted into Spanish as 'coyote' during the 18th century. The global spread of the term was facilitated by European settlers who encountered the animal in North America. As people began to settle in the New World, the coyote became a notable figure in different cultures, often representing cunning and survival. Over time, the coyote has also found its way into folklore and popular culture, where it is often depicted as a trickster. Today, the coyote is symbolic of the American wilderness and is recognized for its role in various ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,692, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.