Aardwolf
/ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A nocturnal, insectivorous mammal, Proteles cristatus, of southern and eastern Africa, related to and resembling the hyena.
"Today the only dog-like hyena is Africa’s termite-eating aardwolf."
- 2 striped hyena of southeast Africa that feeds chiefly on insects wordnet
Example
More examples"Today the only dog-like hyena is Africa’s termite-eating aardwolf."
Etymology
Borrowed from Afrikaans aardwolf.