hyraceum

English

Etymology

hyraces (“hyrax”) +‎ -ium.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /haɪˈreɪsiəm/

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

New Latin, from hyrax + -aceum

Noun

hyraceum ? (?)

  1. hyraceum
    Synonym: pierre d'Afrique

Spanish

Etymology

From New Latin, from hyrax + -aceum.

Noun

hyraceum ? (?)

  1. hyraceum
    Synonym: piedra de África
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