Meaning of AARDWOLF
Pronunciation: | | 'ârd`wûlf
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | |
[n] striped hyena of southeast Africa that feeds chiefly on insects |
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AARDWOLF is a 8 letter word that starts with A. |
| Synonyms: | | Proteles cristata |
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| See Also: | | genus Proteles, hyaena, hyena, Proteles | |
Biology Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | A carnivorous mammal of South and Eastern Africa (Proteles cristatus) which has grey, black-striped fur, whose diet consists mainly of termites and insect larvae. Aardwolves somewhat resemble hyenas. |
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