KLIPDAS

Etymology

Noun

klipdas (plural klipdasses)

A small mammal (Hyrax capensis), found in South Africa, that closely resembles the daman.

Synonyms

• rock rabbit

Source: Wiktionary


Klip"das, Klip"dachs`, n. Etym: [D. klip cliff + das badger, akin to G. dachs.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A small mammal (Hyrax Capensis), found in South Africa. It is of about the size of a rabbit, and closely resembles the daman. Called also rock rabbit.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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