Hyrax

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhɑɪ.ɹæks/

Origin

From Ancient Greek ὕραξ (hurax, "shrewmouse").

Full definition of hyrax

Noun

1. Any of several small, ungulate herbivorous mammals, of the order Hyracoidea, with a bulky frame and fang-like incisors; they are native to Africa and the Middle East.

Synonyms

• (small ungulates) coney, dassie

Hyponyms

• (small ungulates) rock hyrax, tree hyrax