Hyraceum
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /haɪˈɹeɪsiəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyraceum is a noun meaning The petrified remains of hyrax urine and feces produced by the rock hyrax (“Cape hyrax”), Procavia capensis (“P. apensis”), typically found in the communal midden piles of hyrax colonies.
Meaning
The petrified remains of hyrax urine and feces produced by the rock hyrax (“Cape hyrax”), Procavia capensis (“P. apensis”), typically found in the communal midden piles of hyrax colonies.
Synonyms for hyraceum
Depending on context, synonyms include dassiepis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyrax, hyracoid, eohippus, daman, archaeohyracid, titanohyracid.
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