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mapinguari

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun mapinguari has 1 sense
  1. mapinguari - supposed human-sized sloth-like creature reported sighted by Indians in the Amazon rain forest
    --1 is a kind of
    mylodontid
    --1 is a member of Mylodontidae, family Mylodontidae

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Mapinguari

Noun: The Mapinguari is a legendary creature in South American folklore, particularly in the Amazon rainforest. It is described as a large, hairy, and ape-like beast resembling a giant sloth or a bear.

Example sentence: Legends say that the Mapinguari roams the depths of the Amazon rainforest, terrifying anyone who dares to venture into its territory.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun: A species of giant ground sloth (Eremotherium or Glossotherium) that lived in South America during the Pleistocene epoch.

Example sentence: Researchers discovered several fossilized bones of the Mapinguari, providing insights into its habitat and behavior.

Sense 2:

Noun: A mythical creature believed to have the ability to emit a foul odor or a deafening scream.

Example sentence: The indigenous people shared frightening stories about the Mapinguari's terrifying screams echoing through the jungle at night.

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