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Definition of xenurine

xenurine

/ˈzɛnjʊˌraɪn/
xen · u · rine
Plural:xenurines
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xenurine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of several species of naked-tailed armadillos belonging to the genus Cabassous (historically classified as Xenurus), native to Central and South America.

Example

"Researchers in Brazil set up camera traps to observe the nocturnal foraging habits of the elusive xenurine."

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• Nearby Words

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xenops
xenopus
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xeransis
xeranthemum

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the obsolete mammalian genus name Xenurus (from Greek 'xenos' meaning strange, and 'oura' meaning tail) combined with the suffix '-ine'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xenurine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xenurine
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