echinomys

/ekɪˈnɒmaɪz/; /ekɪˈnɒmaɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of South American spiny mice, especially Echinomys chilensis, which is native to Chile.

“The researcher studied the unique characteristics of Echinomys chilensis, the only species in the echinomys genus.”

Synonyms

  • echinomys genus
  • spiny mouse

Antonyms

  • hairless rodent
  • smooth mouse