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Tachyglossus

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Tachy·​glos·​sus | \ -səs \

Definition of Tachyglossus

: the type genus of Tachyglossidae including all the Australian echidnas — compare zaglossus

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History and Etymology for Tachyglossus

New Latin, from tachy- + Greek glōssa tongue

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“Tachyglossus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tachyglossus. Accessed 22 Sep. 2021.

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