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aardwolf in Portuguese

aardwolf in Portuguese is protelo, lobo-da-terra — aardwolf means a nocturnal, striped, hyena-like mammal of eastern and southern Africa that feeds on insects.

aardwolf in Portuguese

protelo
noun
A nocturnal, insectivorous mammal, Proteles cristatus, of southern and eastern Africa, related to and resembling the hyena. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]
lobo-da-terra
noun
A nocturnal, insectivorous mammal, Proteles cristatus, of southern and eastern Africa, related to and resembling the hyena. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

What does "aardwolf" mean?

  1. noun A nocturnal, striped, hyena-like mammal of eastern and southern Africa that feeds on insects.
    "The aardwolf spends its days resting underground and comes out at night."
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aardwolf in a sentence

  • The aardwolf spends its days resting underground and comes out at night.
  • We were told that an aardwolf had been seen near the reserve after dark.

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What is "aardwolf" in Portuguese?
"aardwolf" in Portuguese is protelo, lobo-da-terra. aardwolf means: A nocturnal, striped, hyena-like mammal of eastern and southern Africa that feeds on insects.
How do you use "aardwolf" in a sentence?
Example: "The aardwolf spends its days resting underground and comes out at night." In Portuguese, "aardwolf" is protelo, lobo-da-terra.
Are there other ways to say "aardwolf" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "aardwolf": protelo, lobo-da-terra.
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