lobo

[ loh-boh ]

noun

, plural lo·bos.

1. the gray or timber wolf of the western U.S.

lobo

/ ˈləʊbəʊ /

noun

1. another name for timber wolf

Word History and Origins

Origin of lobo¹

1830–40; < Spanish < Latin lupus wolf

Word History and Origins

Origin of lobo¹

Spanish, from Latin lupus wolf

Example Sentences

Malika Andrews was interviewing basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo on-air Monday when a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Los Angeles, shaking ESPN’s studios.

From Los Angeles Times

The shaking lasted only a few seconds, and she deftly returned to the video call with Lobo, who understandably wore an incredulous expression.

From Los Angeles Times

ESPN’s Malika Andrews was interviewing basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo on-air Monday afternoon, and then an earthquake shook things up.

From Los Angeles Times

At the very beginning, star rookie Rebecca Lobo had to adjust from college play to the physicality of the professional game.

From Los Angeles Times

See also Arpan Lobo: Michigan lawmaker says ‘illegal invaders’ landed at DTW.

From Slate

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