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Definition of solenodon

solenodon

/səˈlɛn.əˌdɑːn/
so · len · o · don
Plural:solenodons
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solenodon Lexical Profile

solenodon Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A rare, venomous, nocturnal mammal of the family Solenodontidae, native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba and Hispaniola, characterized by a long, flexible snout and the ability to inject venom through specialized grooved teeth.

Example

"The conservation team set up remote cameras in the Dominican Republic to monitor the elusive Hispaniolan solenodon."

• Nearby Words

solemnity
solemnly
solemnness
solenodon
solenoid
solicit
solicitation

Word Origin & Etymology

From Modern Latin Solenodon, derived from Ancient Greek 'sōlēn' (pipe, channel) and 'odous' (tooth), referring to the characteristic grooves in their lower incisors used to deliver venom.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Solenodon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/solenodon
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