earth wolf

noun

Word History

Etymology

translation of Afrikaans aardwolf

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of earth wolf was in 1796

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“Earth wolf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earth%20wolf. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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