ˈhyena-dog
1. A South African canine quadruped (Lycaon pictus), having a superficial likeness to the hyenas.
| 1837 Penny Cycl. IX. 57/1 The hyæna-dog, Canis pictus. 1838 Ibid. 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.
| 1838 Penny Cycl. XII. 371/1 Mr. Swainson gives the name of Hyæna-Dog as the English synonym of Proteles. |