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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

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.

See also

gymnurid Gympie gympie-gympie Gyms gymslip gymslip mum