tamandua

Definitions


[ˌtam(ə)nˈduːə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small nocturnal arboreal anteater with a naked prehensile tail, native to tropical America


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Origin:
early 17th century: via Portuguese from Tupi tamanduá, from taly ‘ant’ + monduar ‘hunter’




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