Meaning of the word anteater in English

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anteater

US /ˈæntˌiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈæntˌiː.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a large mammal native to Central and South America, characterized by a long snout, a long, sticky tongue, and a diet consisting mainly of ants and termites

Example:
The giant anteater can grow up to 7 feet long.
An anteater uses its powerful claws to tear open termite mounds.
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