Tenrec

Alternative forms

• tanrec
• tendrac

Origin

From French tanrec, from Malagasy tàndraka or tràndraka; English from 18th century.

Full definition of tenrec

Noun

1. Any of several diverse small mammals, of the family Tenrecidae, many native to Madagascar.

Hyponyms

• greater hedgehog tenrec, lesser hedgehog tenrec, lowland streaked tenrec

Anagrams

• center; centre, Centre; recent