Hyrax
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hyrax is a noun meaning Any of several small, paenungulate herbivorous mammals of the family Procaviidae from the order Hyracoidea, with a bulky frame and fang-like incisors, native to Africa and the Middle East.
Meaning
Any of several small, paenungulate herbivorous mammals of the family Procaviidae from the order Hyracoidea, with a bulky frame and fang-like incisors, native to Africa and the Middle East.
Word Forms
- hyraxes
- hyraces
Synonyms for hyrax
Depending on context, synonyms include coney, daman, dassie, awawa, procaviid, cony.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dassie, cony, coney, das, shrew, hyracoid.
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