aardvark

aard-vark · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Africa, with a long snout, large ears, and a tubular tongue used for eating ants and termites.

Forms

plural: aardvarks

Related words

See also: anteater, mammal
Synonyms: ant bear, earth pig

Etymology

From Afrikaans aardvarken, literally "earth pig," from aarde (earth) + varken (pig).