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Synonyms of aardwolf

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Another word for aardwolf is earthwolf. Other synonyms of aardwolf are maanhaar-jackal.

Synonyms and similar words for aardwolf

nounA nocturnal, insectivorous mammal (Proteles cristatus), having yellowish fur with vertical black...

  • civet hyena
  • earthwolfSynonym of aardwolf (“Proteles cristatus”).
  • maanhaar
  • maanhaar-jackalThe aardwolf.
  • termite-eating hyena

Meaning of aardwolf

  1. noun A nocturnal, insectivorous mammal (Proteles cristatus), having yellowish fur with vertical black stripes, and a long mane down the midline of the neck and back; it is related to and resembles the hyena, and is native to eastern and southern Africa.

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Questions about synonyms of aardwolf

What is another word for aardwolf?
Aardwolf has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as earthwolf and maanhaar-jackal.
What does aardwolf mean?
Aardwolf means a nocturnal, insectivorous mammal (Proteles cristatus), having yellowish fur with vertical black stripes, and a long mane down the midline of the neck and back; it is related to and resembles the hyena, and is native to eastern and southern Africa.

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