aardvark

aard·vark

noun \ˈärd-ˌvärk\

Definition of AARDVARK

: a large burrowing nocturnal mammal (Orycteropus afer) of sub-Saharan Africa that has a long snout, extensible tongue, powerful claws, large ears, and heavy tail and feeds especially on termites and ants

Illustration of AARDVARK

Origin of AARDVARK

obsolete Afrikaans (now erdvark), from Afrikaans aard earth + vark pig

First Known Use: 1822

Other Mammals Terms

dormouse, dugong, gibbon, grimalkin, sable, stoat, ungulate, vole

Rhymes with AARDVARK

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