tenrec
tenrec · tenrecs
Any of several diverse small mammals, of the family Tenrecidae, many native to MadagascarAny of several diverse small mammals, of the family Tenrecidae, many native to Madagascar.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several diverse small mammals, of the family Tenrecidae, many native to Madagascar.
More definitions
- small often spiny insectivorous mammal of Madagascar; resembles a hedgehog
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From French tanrec, from Malagasy tàndraka or trandraka related to Malay landak (“porcupinFrom French tanrec, from Malagasy tàndraka or trandraka related to Malay landak (“porcupine”); English from 18th century.
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plural: tenrecsSynonyms
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1 related wordsDerivedrice tenrec