warrigal

• Substantivo que designa tanto o cavalo selvagem australiano quanto o cão selvagem amarelado semelhante ao lobo que vive na Austrália.

A noun referring to either an Australian wild horse or a wolflike, yellowish-brown wild dog native to Australia.

1. Australian wild horseC1formalaustralian

   A feral horse that roams the Australian outback, often descended from domesticated horses.

   Cavalo selvagem australiano

   • The brumby, also known as a warrigal, is a symbol of the Australian wilderness.
   • We spotted a herd of warrigals galloping across the plains.
   • Conservationists debate the impact of warrigals on the native ecosystem.

2. Australian wild dogC1formalaustralian

   A wolflike, yellowish-brown wild dog native to Australia, also known as a dingo.

   Cão selvagem australiano

   • The warrigal howled at the moon from the edge of the forest.
   • Farmers sometimes see warrigals hunting near their livestock.
   • The warrigal is an ancient breed of wild dog in Australia.

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