Hyena dog

Definition of Hyena dog

(Zool.) a South African canine animal (Lycaon venaticus), which hunts in packs, chiefly at night. It is smaller than the common wolf, with very large, erect ears, and a bushy tail. Its color is reddish or yellowish brown, blotched with black and white. Called also hunting dog.

See also: Hyena

Related Words

African hunting dog, Cape hunting dog, Lycaon pictus, wild dog
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