scaly anteater meaning

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scaly anteater (noun): toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites.

Definition of scaly anteater

  1. toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites

    Synonyms: pangolin, anteater

    Type of: placental

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