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Definition of Tenrec

1. Noun. Small often spiny insectivorous mammal of Madagascar; resembles a hedgehog.

Definition of Tenrec

1. n. A small insectivore (Centetes ecaudatus), native of Madagascar, but introduced also into the islands of Bourbon and Mauritius; -- called also tanrec. The name is applied to other allied genera. See Tendrac.

Definition of Tenrec

1. Noun. any of several diverse small mammals, of the family ''Tenrecidae'', native to Madagascar ¹

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Definition of Tenrec

1. a mammal that feeds on insects [n -S]

Medical Definition of Tenrec

1. A small insectivore (Centetes ecaudatus), native of Madagascar, but introduced also into the islands of Bourbon and Mauritius; called also tanrec. The name is applied to other allied genera. See Tendrac. Origin: From the native name: cf. F. Tanrac, tanrec, tandrec. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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