Definitions

1. noun

A subspecies of wolf (Canis lupus) found primarily in Alaska, characterized by its thick coat and white coloration.

“The park ranger was tracking a malemute in the forest, trying to understand its behavior and habitat.”

2. noun

A person from the Aleutian Islands, particularly one of the Inupiat or Yupik peoples, who traditionally hunted and fished in the region.

“The malemute’s expertise in hunting and tracking was essential to the community’s survival.”