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hys·​tri·​coid | \ ˈhistrəˌkȯid \

Definition of hystricoid

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to the Hystricoidea

hystricoid

noun
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plural -s

Definition of hystricoid (Entry 2 of 2)

: a rodent of the superfamily Hystricoidea

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History and Etymology for hystricoid

Adjective

New Latin Hystricoidea

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“Hystricoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hystricoid. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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