hyrax
5 synonyms for hyrax, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, stocky mammal with a bulky body and fang-like front teeth, native to Africa and the Middle East.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use hyrax
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rock hyrax
tree hyrax
hyrax colony
bush hyrax
Hyrax is a standard zoological term used in both everyday and scientific writing.
Etymology
Hyrax comes from New Latin, which in turn took the word from the Ancient Greek hyrax, meaning shrewmouse.
Full origin of hyrax →Frequently asked questions
What is a hyrax related to?
Hyraxes belong to their own mammal family, Procaviidae, within the order Hyracoidea.
Where do hyraxes live?
They are native to Africa and the Middle East, usually among rocks or in trees.
What is another name for a hyrax?
Hyraxes are also called coneys, dassies, or damans in different regions.
