Meaning of the word hyrax in English
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hyrax
US /ˈhaɪ.ræks/
UK /ˈhaɪ.ræks/
Noun
any of several small, herbivorous, furry mammals of Africa and the Middle East, having a short tail and ears, and four-toed front feet and three-toed hind feet with soft pads and small hooflike nails. They are classified in the order Hyracoidea and are related to elephants and manatees.
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The rock hyrax is often seen basking in the sun on rocky outcrops.
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Despite their small size, hyraxes are surprisingly related to elephants.
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