Meaning of the word aardvark in English

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aardvark

US /ˈɑːrd.vɑːrk/
UK /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/
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Noun

a nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Africa, with a long snout, large ears, and a powerful tail. It feeds on ants and termites.

Example:
The aardvark uses its strong claws to dig for insects.
We saw an aardvark on our safari in South Africa.
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