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aardvark
noun aard·vark \ˈärd-ˌvärk\
: a large African animal that has a long nose and that eats ants and other insects
Full Definition of AARDVARK
: a large burrowing nocturnal mammal (Orycteropus afer) of sub-Saharan Africa that has a long snout, extensible tongue, powerful claws, large ears, and heavy tail and feeds especially on termites and ants
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Origin of AARDVARK
obsolete Afrikaans (now erdvark), from Afrikaans aard earth + vark pig
First Known Use: 1822
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AARDVARK Defined for Kids
aardvark
noun aard·vark \ˈärd-ˌvärk\
Definition of AARDVARK for Kids
: an African animal with a long snout and a long sticky tongue that feeds mostly on ants and termites and is active at night
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