coyote
word
/ˈkaɪoʊt/
KY-oht
/kaɪˈəʊti/
ky-OH-tee
Definition
A coyote is a wild animal similar to a small wolf, found mainly in North America. It is known for its adaptability and howling sound.
Usage & Nuances
'Coyote' is used mainly for the animal, but in US border slang, it can also mean a person who smuggles migrants (especially Spanish-speaking contexts). Most commonly, it refers to the animal in wildlife or nature discussions.
Spanish: coyotePortuguese (BR): coiotePortuguese (PT): coioteChinese (Simplified): 郊狼Chinese (Traditional): 郊狼Hindi: कोयोटArabic: ذئب البراريBengali: কয়োটিRussian: койотJapanese: コヨーテVietnamese: chó sói đồng cỏKorean: 코요테Turkish: çakal (Kuzey Amerika'ya özgü hayvan)Urdu: کورٹIndonesian: koyote
Example Sentences
A coyote howled in the night.
basic
We saw a coyote crossing the road.
basic
Did you hear a coyote last night near the house?
natural
There's a coyote den close to the riverbank.
natural
Farmers sometimes worry about coyote attacks on their animals.
natural
The coyote lives in the forest.
basic