anteater
US /ˈæntˌiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈæntˌiː.t̬ɚ/

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formichiere
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
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The giant anteater can grow up to 7 feet long.
Il formichiere gigante può crescere fino a 7 piedi di lunghezza.
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An anteater uses its powerful claws to tear open termite mounds.
Un formichiere usa i suoi artigli potenti per aprire i termitai.