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Meaning of gymnure | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈdʒɪmˌnjʊər

Definitions

A carnivorous mammal, subfamily Galericinae, related to the hedgehogs and resembling a large rat, which inhabits various parts of south-east Asia.

Equivalents

Suomi rottasiili
Français gymnure
Polski gołyszek

Examples

“Unlike hedgehogs, all gymnures produce⟳ a strong ammoniac smell⟳ reminiscent of rotten garlic, the better to establish⟳ territories and to deter enemies when frightened.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

gymnurid Gympie gympie-gympie Gyms gymslip gymslip mum

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