Anteater: meaning, definitions and examples

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anteater

 

[ ˈæntˌitər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wild animal

An anteater is a mammal that has a long nose and tongue, which it uses to eat ants and termites.

Synonyms

ant bear, ant eater

Examples of usage

  • They have a specialized tongue that can reach up to 18 inches long.
  • Anteaters mainly live in Central and South America.
  • They are known for their long snouts and bushy tails.

Translations

Translations of the word "anteater" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tamanduá

🇮🇳 चींटीखानेवाला

🇩🇪 Ameisenbär

🇮🇩 trenggiling

🇺🇦 мурахоїд

🇵🇱 mrówkojad

🇯🇵 アリクイ

🇫🇷 fourmilier

🇪🇸 oso hormiguero

🇹🇷 karıncayiyen

🇰🇷 개미핥기

🇸🇦 آكل النمل

🇨🇿 mravenečník

🇸🇰 mravčiar

🇨🇳 食蚁兽

🇸🇮 mravljinčar

🇮🇸 mauraæta

🇰🇿 құмырсқажегіш

🇬🇪 ჭიანჭველაჭამია

🇦🇿 qarışqayeyən

🇲🇽 oso hormiguero

Word origin

The word 'anteater' originated in the late 17th century from the combination of 'ant' and 'eater', referring to the animal's diet of ants. Anteaters are native to Central and South America, where they play a crucial role in controlling insect populations.