tamandua

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun small toothless anteater with prehensile tail and four-clawed forelimbs; of tropical South America and Central America

Etymology

From the genus name, from Tupian. Doublet of tamanoir.

In classic literature

Synonyms

tamandu, lesser anteater, Tamandua tetradactyla

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