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strandwolf

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/
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  • Hyphenation: strand‧wolf

Noun edit

strandwolf m (plural strandwolven, diminutive strandwolfje n)

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

Descendants edit

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