aardwolf

English

/ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/, /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/

noun
Definitions
  • The nocturnal, insectivorous, mammal, , of southern and eastern Africa, related to and resembling the hyena.

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans aardwolf (earth wolf).

Origin

Afrikaans

aardwolf

Gloss

earth wolf

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