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Definition of aardwolf

aardwolf

/ˈɑːrdˌwʊlf/
aard · wolf
Plural:aardwolves
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• noun

1

A small, nocturnal mammal native to the shrublands of southern and eastern Africa, belonging to the hyena family, characterized by a striped coat and a specialized diet consisting primarily of termites.

Example

"During our night safari in the Kalahari Desert, we were lucky enough to spot an aardwolf foraging for termites among the tall grasses."

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• Nearby Words

aah
aalborg
aardvark
aardwolf
aare
aargh
aarhus

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans 'aardwolf', literally meaning 'earth wolf', formed from 'aard' (earth) and 'wolf' (wolf), referring to the animal's habit of living in underground burrows.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aardwolf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aardwolf
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