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Definition of Proteles
1. Noun. Aardwolf. 
Exact synonyms: Genus Proteles
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Family Hyaenidae, Hyaenidae
Member holonyms: Aardwolf, Proteles Cristata
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Family Hyaenidae, Hyaenidae
Member holonyms: Aardwolf, Proteles Cristata
Definition of Proteles
1. n. A South Africa genus of Carnivora, allied to the hyenas, but smaller and having weaker jaws and teeth. It includes the aard-wolf.



