strandwolf

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Afrikaans strandwolf.

Noun[edit]

strandwolf (plural strandwolves)

  1. (South Africa) The brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea).

Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Dutch strandwolf. By surface analysis, strand +‎ wolf.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

strandwolf (plural strandwolwe)

  1. brown hyena
    Synonyms: bruin hiëna, strandjut

Descendants[edit]

  • English: strandwolf

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From strand +‎ wolf, attested from the late 18th century onwards.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈstrɑnt.ʋɔlf/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: strand‧wolf

Noun[edit]

strandwolf m (plural strandwolven, diminutive strandwolfje n)

  1. Synonym of bruine hyena (brown hyena, Hyaena brunnea)

Descendants[edit]