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单词 gymnure
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Definition of gymnure in English:

gymnure

nounˈɡɪmnjʊəˈjimˌnyo͝or
  • another term for moonrat
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Other primarily montane species include the gymnure, siamang, and red-cheeked squirrel.
    • Mammalian species include shrews and gymnures, bats, rats, squirrels, ungulates, civet cats and deer.
    • Belonging to the same family as hedgehogs and gymnures, the Dinagat moonrat has stiff bristly or spiny fur on its back, which is generally golden brown with black speckling.
    • A deep ravine to the right (if facing uphill) is good for kingfishers, flycatchers and gymnures.
    • Hedgehogs and gymnures range in size from that of a mouse to a small rabbit.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Gymnura (former genus name), from Greek gumnos 'naked' + oura 'tail'.

Definition of gymnure in US English:

gymnure

nounˈjimˌnyo͝or
  • another term for moonrat
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Other primarily montane species include the gymnure, siamang, and red-cheeked squirrel.
    • Mammalian species include shrews and gymnures, bats, rats, squirrels, ungulates, civet cats and deer.
    • Belonging to the same family as hedgehogs and gymnures, the Dinagat moonrat has stiff bristly or spiny fur on its back, which is generally golden brown with black speckling.
    • Hedgehogs and gymnures range in size from that of a mouse to a small rabbit.
    • A deep ravine to the right (if facing uphill) is good for kingfishers, flycatchers and gymnures.

Origin

Late 19th century: from modern Latin Gymnura (former genus name), from Greek gumnos ‘naked’ + oura ‘tail’.

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