hyraceum

English

Etymology

From New Latin hyraceum, from hyrax (stem form hyrac-) +‎ -eus.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /haɪˈɹeɪsiəm/

Noun

hyraceum

  1. The petrified remains of hyrax urine and feces produced by the rock hyrax (“Cape hyrax”), Procavia capensis (“P. apensis”), typically found in the communal midden piles of hyrax colonies.

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French

Etymology

From New Latin, from hyrax + -aceum.

Noun

hyraceum ? (?)

  1. hyraceum
    Synonym: pierre d’Afrique

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin, from hyrax + -aceum.

Noun

hyraceum ? (?)

  1. hyraceum
    Synonym: piedra de África
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