gymnure

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From New Latin Gymnura, former genus name, from Ancient Greek γυμνός (gumnós, naked) + οὐρά (ourá, tail).

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gymnure (plural gymnures)

  1. A carnivorous mammal, subfamily Galericinae, related to the hedgehogs and resembling a large rat, which inhabits various parts of south-east Asia.
    • 2022, Thomas Halliday, Otherworlds, Penguin, published 2023, page 50:
      Unlike hedgehogs, all gymnures produce a strong ammoniac smell reminiscent of rotten garlic, the better to establish territories and to deter enemies when frightened.

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