"wolf call" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: wolf calls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wolf call (plural wolf calls)
  1. Synonym of wolf whistle. Synonyms: wolf whistle [synonym, synonym-of], wolfcall
    Sense id: en-wolf_call-en-noun-gB17xKLH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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