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Solenodon
So-le′no-don
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK] a channel + [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK][GREEK], [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK], a tooth.]
(Zool.)
Either one of two species of singular West Indian insectivores, allied to the tenrec. One species (
Solendon paradoxus
), native of St. Domingo, is called also agouta
; the other (Solendon Cubanus
), found in Cuba, is called almique
. Definition 2024
Solenodon
Solenodon
See also: solenodon
Translingual
Solenodon paradoxus
Proper noun
Solenodon m
- A taxonomic genus within the family Solenodontidae – solenodons.
Usage notes
The sole genus in Solenodontidae.
Hyponyms
- (genus): Solenodon cubanus (Cuban solenodon), Solenodon paradoxus (Hispaniolan solenodon) (species)
- Solenodon arredondoi, Solenodon marcanoi (extinct species)
solenodon
solenodon
See also: Solenodon
English
A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus)
Noun
solenodon (plural solenodons)
- Any of the genus, Solenodon, small nocturnal, burrowing, insectivorous mammals, with a long snout and venomous saliva.
Derived terms
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Translations
small nocturnal insectivorous mammal with long snout and venomous saliva
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