pangolin

Noun
Synonyms: scaly anteateranteater

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termitesSynonyms: scaly anteateranteater
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Pangolin \Pan"go*lin\ (p[a^][ng]"g[-o]*l[i^]n), n. [Malay pang[=u]lang.] (Zool.) Any one of several species of Manis, Pholidotus, and related genera, found in Africa and Asia. They are covered with imbricated scales, and feed upon ants. Called also scaly ant-eater. [1913 Webster]
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