two-toed anteater

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Noun two-toed anteater has 1 sense

silky anteater, two-toed anteater, Cyclopes didactylus - squirrel-sized South American toothless anteater with long silky golden fur
--₁ is a kind of anteater, New World anteater
--₁ is a member of Cyclopes, genus Cyclopes

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two-toed anteater

Definition: A small insectivorous mammal native to South and Central America, characterized by its long snout and claws, and unique ability to eat ants and termites.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: The two-toed anteater is a fascinating creature of the rainforests.
Adjective: The two-toed anteater exhibit at the zoo attracts many visitors.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of two-toed anteater found in South America.

Example: The two-toed anteater has a long prehensile tail, which it uses for balance while climbing trees.

Sense 2:

Noun: A type of two-toed anteater found in Central America.

Example: The two-toed anteater in Costa Rica is also known as the southern tamandua.

Sample Sentences:

The two-toed anteater is an expert at finding termite mounds in the forest.
Many tourists travel to the Amazon rainforest to catch a glimpse of the elusive two-toed anteater.
The two-toed anteater's long snout is perfectly suited for reaching into ant hills.

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