strandwolf

English

Etymology

From Afrikaans strandwolf.

Noun

strandwolf (plural strandwolves)

  1. (South Africa) The brown hyena (Hyaena brunnea).

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch strandwolf. By surface analysis, strand +‎ wolf.

Pronunciation
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Noun

strandwolf (plural strandwolwe)

  1. brown hyena
    Synonyms: bruin hiëna, strandjut

Descendants
  • → English: strandwolf

Dutch

Etymology

From strand +‎ wolf, attested from the late 18th century onwards.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈstrɑnt.ʋɔlf/
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  • Hyphenation: strand‧wolf

Noun

strandwolf m (plural strandwolven, diminutive strandwolfje n)

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

Descendants
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