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Hyrax Definition & Meaning

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

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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 a noun.

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