AARDVARK

Aardvark

The aardvark is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. It is the only living species of the order Tubulidentata, although other prehistoric species and genera of Tubulidentata are known.

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aardvark

Noun

  1. The nocturnal, insectivorous, burrowing, mammal , of the order Tubulidentata, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
    ''The aardvark burrows in the ground and feeds mostly on termites, which it catches with its long, slimy tongue.
  2. A silly or credulous person who is prone to mistakes or blunders.
    I walked into the wrong bathroom like a total aardvark.


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