Loups

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A reference to wolves, often in folklore or as a metaphor for cunning or ferocity
2. A term used in historical contexts to denote groups of these animals in literature or mythology
3. A plural form that emphasizes the characteristics or actions associated with such creatures in various narratives

Etymology: "Loups" is the plural of "loup," which is the French word for wolf, the wild dog-like animal the plural refers to. The English noun "loup" is a separate borrowing from German "Luppe," a term for a lump of iron.

Synonyms: wolves, canines