hyrax

Meanings

• noun

  A small, herbivorous mammal native to Africa, resembling a cross between a rabbit and a hedgehog.

  - "The hyrax is an interesting animal that can be found in Africa."
  - "Hyraxes are known for their unique appearance and quirky behavior."
  - "Some people call hyraxes 'dwarf elephants' due to their stout bodies and short limbs."

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Synonyms

coney , dassie

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hyrax
ax , hacks , sax

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Variants

List of all variants of hyrax that leads to same result
coney , dassie , hyraces , hyrax , hyraxes , rock dassie , rock dassies , rock hyrax , rock hyraxes

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Etymology

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The name 'hyrax' comes from the Greek word 'hyrax' meaning 'hare' or 'rabbit'.

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Trivia

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1. Hyraxes are the only mammals that have a 'toothcomb' – a specialized set of teeth on their upper jaw used for grooming.

2. There are four different species of hyraxes, each with distinct geographic distributions.

3. Hyraxes are excellent climbers and can move quickly and easily through trees.

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Related Concepts

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1. Proboscideans: Hyraxes belong to the order Hyracoidea, which is not related to the order Proboscidea, which includes elephants and rhinos.

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Culture

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In African folklore, the hyrax is sometimes considered a sacred animal and is believed to have magical powers. It is also featured in various African myths and legends.

How to Memorize "hyrax"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, furry animal with a short, stout body and short limbs. Picture it in its natural habitat in Africa.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'hyrax' with the words 'African' and 'herbivore' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'hyrax' as 'hare-rabbit-ax' to help remember its unique appearance and name.

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