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1. (n.) pangolin
any mammal of the order Pholidota, of Africa and tropical Asia, having a covering of broad, overlapping, horny scales and feeding on ants and termites.
Etymology: (1765–75; < dial. or bazaar Malay pengguling lit., one who rolls up = Malay peng- agentive prefix +guling roll up or around; so called from its habit of curling into a ball when threatened)
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1. (noun) pangolin, scaly anteater, anteater
toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites
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1. (noun) Pangolin
any one of several species of Manis, Pholidotus, and related genera, found in Africa and Asia. They are covered with imbricated scales, and feed upon ants. Called also scaly ant-eater
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