gymnure en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈdʒɪmˌnjʊər/
- jim′n(y)u̇(ə)r′
Etymology
From New Latin Gymnura, former genus name, from Ancient Greek γυμνός (gumnós, “naked”) + οὐρά (ourá, “tail”).
Meanings
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A small carnivorous mammal, subfamily Galericinae, related to the hedgehogs and resembling a large rat, which inhabits various parts of Southeast Asia.
Unlike hedgehogs, all gymnures produce a strong ammoniac smell reminiscent of rotten garlic, the better to establish territories and to deter enemies when frightened.
2022, Thomas Halliday, Otherworlds, Penguin, published 2023, page 50:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gymnures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (4)
sv råttigelkott (carnivorous mammal) · pl gołyszek (carnivorous mammal) · bg плъхоподобен таралеж (carnivorous mammal) · fi rottasiili (carnivorous mammal)