tapirine

/ˌtæpɪˈriːn, -ˈrɪniː/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a family of large, herbivorous mammals that resemble pigs but have a longer snout and a more robust body.

“The tapirine’s distinctive snout was a key feature for identifying this species in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • large mammal
  • tapir

Antonyms

  • carnivore
  • small mammal