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pro·​tel·​id | \ prəˈtelə̇d \

Definition of protelid

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: of or relating to the Protelidae

protelid

noun
\ " \
plural -s

Definition of protelid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a mammal of the family Protelidae : aardwolf

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New Latin Protelidae

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“Protelid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protelid. Accessed 5 Aug. 2021.

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