dire wolfとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

Partial calque of translingual Aenocyon dirus (literally “dire terrible wolf”).

発音

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

名詞

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:

     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”).

Further reading

• dire wolf on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Aenocyon dirus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Category:Aenocyon dirus on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

アナグラム

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