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aardwolf

aard·wolf [ ˈärd-ˌwu̇lf]

aardwolf

noun

[ˈärd-ˌwu̇lf]

plural aardwolves\ ˈärd-ˌwu̇lvz \

Definition of aardwolf

: a maned striped nocturnal mammal (Proteles cristatus) of southern and eastern Africa that resembles the related hyenas and feeds chiefly on insects and especially termites

First Known Use of aardwolf

1833, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aardwolf

borrowed from early Afrikaans, from aarde "earth" + wolf "wolf"; akin to Old English eorthe "earth" and to Old English wulf "wolf" — more at earth entry 1, wolf entry 1

Note: Regarding early Afrikaans aarde, see note at aardvark. The modern Afrikaans name for the animal is maanhaarjakkal.

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