Meaning of the word coyote in English

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coyote

US /kaɪˈoʊ.t̬i/
UK /kaɪˈoʊ.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

a wild dog-like animal native to North America, known for its distinctive howling and opportunistic hunting habits

Example:
We heard a coyote howling in the distance last night.
The farmer set traps to protect his livestock from the coyotes.
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