| solenodon | <zoology> Either one of two species of singular West Indian insectivores, allied to the tenrec. One species (Solendon paradoxus), native of St. Domingo, is called also agouta; the other (S. Cubanus), found in Cuba, is called almique. Origin: Gr. A channel +, a tooth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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