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hyrax

How to use hyrax in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for hyrax.

Editorial note

By that metric, a hyrax is more similar to an elephant than it is to a marmot.

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Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of hyrax gathered in one view.

noun

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

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for hyrax.

noun

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

Example sentences

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By that metric, a hyrax is more similar to an elephant than it is to a marmot.

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It's pretty arbitrary - it doesn't accept hyrax, hyena, or hamster, two of which are just as good as the real answer.

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> While I'm at this, it's no secret that coastal > cities in Spain have Phoenician names Spain itself, España, comes from "Ei hashafanim" אי השפנים or "Island of bunny/hyrax", which once were abundant there.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use hyrax in a sentence?

By that metric, a hyrax is more similar to an elephant than it is to a marmot.

What does hyrax mean?

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

What part of speech is hyrax?

hyrax is commonly used as noun.