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hyrax

hy·rax

UK/ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ uncommon

noun

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any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes

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From New Latin, from Ancient Greek ὕραξ (húrax, “shrewmouse”).

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