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hyraces Definition


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hyrax
noun
    hyraxes, hyraces
    1. Any of a group of mammals, native to Africa and Arabia, related to the elephant, which superficially resemble a large guinea pig, with a pointed muzzle, round ears, and short legs and tail.
Etymology: 19c: Greek, meaning ‘shrew'.



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