Pangolin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpæŋɡəlɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pangolin is a noun meaning Any of several long-tailed, scale-covered mammals of the family Manidae within the order Pholidota of tropical Africa and Asia.
Meaning
Any of several long-tailed, scale-covered mammals of the family Manidae within the order Pholidota of tropical Africa and Asia.
Example Sentences
Like many Sri Lankans, pangolins have big tongues, thick hides and small brains. They pick on ants, rats and anything smaller than them. They hide in terror when faced with bullies and get up to mischief when the lights are out. They are hundreds of thousands of years old and are plodding towards extinction.
Word Forms
- pangolins
Synonyms for pangolin
Depending on context, synonyms include manid, anteater.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anteater, pengolin, phatagin, manis, manid, pholidote.
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