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Meaning of PROTELES

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  aardwolf
 

PROTELES is a 8 letter word that starts with P.

 

 Synonyms: genus Proteles
 
 See Also: aardwolf, family Hyaenidae, Hyaenidae, mammal genus, Proteles cristata

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pro"te*les\, n. [NL.] (Zo["o]l.)
A South Africa genus of Carnivora, allied to the hyenas, but
smaller and having weaker jaws and teeth. It includes the
aard-wolf.

 

 

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