Aardwolf

Pronunciation: /ɑːrdwʊlf/

Definitions of aardwolf

noun Aardwolf - a small, insectivorous mammal native to East and Southern Africa, resembling a hyena but having a more slender build and specialized diet primarily consisting of insects.

Example Sentences

A1 An aardwolf is a small, insect-eating mammal found in Africa.

A2 The aardwolf's diet mainly consists of termites and other insects.

B1 Aardwolves are nocturnal animals that are known for their distinctive striped fur.

B2 Despite their name, aardwolves are not actually wolves but are more closely related to hyenas.

C1 Conservation efforts are in place to protect the aardwolf population from habitat loss and poaching.

C2 Researchers are studying the behavior and ecology of aardwolves to better understand their role in the ecosystem.

Examples of aardwolf in a Sentence

formal The aardwolf is a small, insectivorous mammal native to East and Southern Africa.

informal I heard that aardwolves are actually more closely related to hyenas than wolves.

slang Check out that cute little aardwolf over there!

figurative The aardwolf of the group, always quietly working behind the scenes.

Grammatical Forms of aardwolf

• past tense: aardwolves
• plural: aardwolves
• comparative: more aardwolf
• superlative: most aardwolf
• present tense: aardwolf
• future tense: will aardwolf
• perfect tense: have aardwolfed
• continuous tense: is aardwolfing
• singular: aardwolf
• positive degree: aardwolf
• infinitive: to aardwolf
• gerund: aardwolfing
• participle: aardwolfed

Origin and Evolution of aardwolf

First Known Use: 1826 year

Language of Origin: Afrikaans

Story behind the word: The word 'aardwolf' comes from Afrikaans, a language spoken in South Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the animal Proteles cristata, a species of hyena found in Southern and Eastern Africa. Over time, the term has come to be more commonly associated with this specific species rather than other hyenas.