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aard·wolf | \ ˈärd-ˌwu̇lf 
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\ plural aardwolves\ ˈärd-ˌwu̇lvz \
\Definition of aardwolf
: a maned striped nocturnal mammal (Proteles cristatus) of southern and eastern Africa that resembles the related hyenas and feeds chiefly on insects and especially termites
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