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Italian
Etymology
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek Λυκαων (Lukaōn, “a name”), λυκαων (lukaōn), from λυκάνθρωπος (lukánthrōpos, “werewolf, wolf-man”).
Noun
licaone m (plural licaoni)
- African hunting dog
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Portuguese
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin Lycaon.
Pronunciation
Noun
licaone m (plural licaones)
- African hunting dog (Lycaon pictus, a wild dog of Africa)
- Synonyms: mabeco, cão-selvagem-africano, cão-caçador-africano
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