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/ˈdʒɪmˌnjʊər/ · noun
A small carnivorous mammal, subfamily Galericinae, related to the hedgehogs and resembling a large rat, which inhabits various parts of Southeast Asia..
Unlike hedgehogs, all gymnures produce a strong ammoniac smell reminiscent of rotten garlic, the better to establish territories and to deter enemies when frightened.
Use gymnure when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Gymnure means A small carnivorous mammal, subfamily Galericinae, related to the hedgehogs and resembling a large rat, which inhabits various parts of Southeast Asia..
Common synonyms include hairy hedgehog, moonrat.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Unlike hedgehogs, all gymnures produce a strong ammoniac smell reminiscent of rotten garlic, the better to establish territories and to deter enemies when frightened.
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