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Christine Christie Posted 6 years ago
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She-

1. Is it correct to say:


"I think it's a she-wolf."



2. And could this prefix be used for many other animals, such as: 'she-bear', 'she-elephant', 'she-giraffe', 'she-rhino', etc?

  

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" Yes, but it's a bit unusual. Christine Christie 2. And could this prefix be used for many other animals, such as: 'she-bear', 'she-elephant', 'she-giraffe', 'she-rhino', etc?

  • " Yes, but it's a bit unusual.
  • Christine Christie 2.
  • And could this prefix be used for many other animals, such as: 'she-bear', 'she-elephant', 'she-giraffe', 'she-rhino', etc?
  • Technically, yes, but it sounds a bit old-fashioned or something.
  • Say "female X" or use the special word, like "sow" for bear.
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Christine Christie"I think it's a she-wolf."

Yes, but it's a bit unusual.

Christine Christie2. And could this prefix be used for many other animals, such as: 'she-bear', 'she-elephant', 'she-giraffe', 'she-rhino', etc?

Technically, yes, but it sounds a bit old-fashioned or something. Say "female X" or use the speci

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