Definition

The hide or fur of a wolf, often used for clothing or decoration.

Example

The coat was made from soft wolfskin, providing warmth during the winter.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful coat made from wolfskin at the market today.

Wow, that sounds unique! Was it expensive?

Yeah, it was a bit pricey, but the quality looked amazing.

I can imagine — it must be quite warm too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wolfskin → The word is formed from "wolf" (from Old English "wulf", meaning the wild canine animal) and "skin" (from Old English "scinn", meaning the outer covering of an animal). The term "wolfskin" refers to the skin or hide of a wolf, often used for clothing or decoration.

Memory Tip

Imagine the outer covering ('skin') of a wild canine ('wolf') — that's what 'wolfskin' means.

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