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ˈhyena-dog
1. A South African canine quadruped (Lycaon pictus), having a superficial likeness to the hyenas.
1837Penny Cycl. IX. 57/1 The hyæna-dog, Canis pictus. 1838Ibid. XII. 371/1 In the number and form of its teeth the Hyæna-Dog agrees with the dogs, as well as in its general osteological structure.
†2. The aard-wolf of South Africa. Obs.
1838Penny Cycl. XII. 371/1 Mr. Swainson gives the name of Hyæna-Dog as the English synonym of Proteles. |