coyote
noun [ C ] uk/kɔɪˈəʊ.ti/ us/kaɪˈoʊ.t̬i/
(ANIMAL)
plural coyote or coyotes（北美）丛林狼，郊狼，土狼
a small wild animal like a dog that lives in North America
Some birds are killed by golden eagles or coyotes.
The only sound is the howl of coyote and the whisper of the wind.
- More examples
- There may be a cougar or coyote waiting in the brush.
- Chickens need protection from predators such as coyotes, foxes, and owls.
- Suddenly a large male coyote walked out of the trees.