tenrec Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈtɛnɹɛk/
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Tenrec as a Noun
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Any of several diverse small mammals, of the family Tenrecidae, many native to Madagascar.
Word Forms & Grammar
tenrec (plural tenrecs)
Words That Rhyme With Tenrec
Origin of Tenrec
From French tanrec, from Malagasy tàndraka or trandraka related to Malay landak (“porcupine”); English from 18th century.
Word Facts for Tenrec
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɛnɹɛk/ |
| Meaning | Any of several diverse small mammals, of the family Tenrecidae, many native to Madagascar |
| Plural | tenrecs |