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(hy-rax) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a small, herbivorous mammal with short legs and a stout body. it lives in rocky areas and is closely related to elephants.

Example Sentence

The hyrax bounded away.

More Example Sentences

Hyraxes are small furry animals.

Synonyms

rock rabbit; dassie

Antonyms

lion

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