hyrax

/ˈhaɪræks/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, furry, herbivorous mammal that resembles a rabbit or a guinea pig, found in Africa and the Middle East

“The hyrax climbed up the rocky hillside with surprising speed.”

Synonyms

  • dwarf antelope
  • rock rabbit

Antonyms

  • large mammal
  • predator