AARDWOLF


Meaning of AARDWOLF in English

[ 'α:dwʊlf ]

■ noun ( plural aardwolves ) a black-striped African mammal of the hyena family, feeding mainly on termites. [ Proteles cristatus .]

Origin

C19: S. Afr. Du., from aarde 'earth' + wolf 'wolf'.

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