Dictionary Definitions, Synomyns, Antonyms, and related words for Tendrac
Definitions for: Tendrac
[n] small often spiny insectivorous mammal of Madagascar; resembles a hedgehog
Webster (1913) Definition: Ten"drac, n. [See Tenrec.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of several species of small insectivores of the
family Centetid[ae], belonging to Ericulus, Echinope,
and related genera, native of Madagascar. They are more or
less spinose and resemble the hedgehog in habits. The rice
tendrac (Oryzorictes hora) is very injurious to rice crops.
Some of the species are called also tenrec.
