gymnure

From New Latin Gymnura, former genus name, from Ancient Greek γυμνός (gumnós, “naked”) + οὐρά (ourá, “tail”).

• enPR: ˈjimˌn(y)u̇(ə)r, IPA^(key): /ˈdʒɪmˌnjʊər/

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gymnure (plural gymnures)

1. A carnivorous mammal, subfamily Galericinae, related to the hedgehogs and resembling a large rat, which inhabits various parts of south-east Asia.
   • 2022, Thomas Halliday, Otherworlds, Penguin, published 2023, page 50:

     Unlike hedgehogs, all gymnures produce a strong ammoniac smell reminiscent of rotten garlic, the better to establish territories and to deter enemies when frightened.

• hairy hedgehog
• moonrat