Cape hyrax

English

noun

Definitions

The Procavia capensis (gloss=P. capensis). A mammal with a rodent-like appearance, but not closely related, related instead to the elephant, found in Africa and the Middle East.

Etymology

Compound from English Cape + English hyrax.

Origin

English

hyrax

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Cognates and derived terms

Cape English
Cape rock hyrax English
Capoid English
capeskin English
hyracine English
hyrax English
ὕραξ Ancient Greek