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Aardwolves

Definition:

Aardwolves are small, insectivorous mammals belonging to the hyena family. They are native to eastern and southern Africa and are distinguishable by their long snouts, large ears, and striped fur.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A nocturnal mammal with a rat-like appearance, primarily found in eastern and southern Africa. It primarily feeds on termites and other insects.

Example: The aardwolves are solitary animals that could consume thousands of termites in a single night.

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Plural Noun:

1. The name of a specific kind of mammal.

Example: The students had to identify various mammals, including zebras, elephants, and aardwolves, during their wildlife study.

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Verb:

1. (rare) To search diligently for insects, similar to how aardwolves look for termites.

Example: The children carefully aardwolved the backyard, hoping to find interesting bugs for their science project.

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