Anteater
noun
A large mammal known for its long snout, which it uses to eat ants and termites.
The anteater uses its long tongue to extract ants from their nests.
Usage tips
Neutral
giant anteater,silky anteater,anteater habitat
noun
A colloquial term sometimes used humorously to describe a person with an unusual nose.
He jokingly called her an anteater because of her long nose.
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Informal
humorous nickname,playful teasing
noun
A large mammal known for its long snout, which it uses to eat ants and termites.
The anteater uses its long tongue to extract ants from their nests.
Usage tips
Neutral
giant anteater,silky anteater,anteater habitat
noun
A colloquial term sometimes used humorously to describe a person with an unusual nose.
He jokingly called her an anteater because of her long nose.
Usage tips
Informal
humorous nickname,playful teasing
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Behavior
Understanding how anteaters feed reveals their unique adaptations
Anteaters have adapted to life in various habitats.
Pro Tip 2/3Zoology
In discussions about evolution, anteaters demonstrate specific evolutionary traits
Anteaters illustrate the diversity of mammal diets.
Pro Tip 3/3Conservation
The survival of anteater species is crucial for ecological balance
Protecting anteaters helps maintain ant populations.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Behavior
Understanding how anteaters feed reveals their unique adaptations
Anteaters have adapted to life in various habitats.
Pro Tip 2/3Zoology
In discussions about evolution, anteaters demonstrate specific evolutionary traits
Anteaters illustrate the diversity of mammal diets.
Pro Tip 3/3Conservation
The survival of anteater species is crucial for ecological balance
Protecting anteaters helps maintain ant populations.
Pro Tip 1/3Animal Behavior
Understanding how anteaters feed reveals their unique adaptations
Anteaters have adapted to life in various habitats.
Pro Tip 2/3Zoology
In discussions about evolution, anteaters demonstrate specific evolutionary traits
Anteaters illustrate the diversity of mammal diets.
Pro Tip 3/3Conservation
The survival of anteater species is crucial for ecological balance
Protecting anteaters helps maintain ant populations.
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