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Meaning of "aardvark" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AARDVARK

From obsolete Afrikaans, from aarde earth + varken pig.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AARDVARK

aardvark  [ˈɑːdˌvɑːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AARDVARK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Aardvark is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AARDVARK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

aardvark

Aardvark

The aardvark is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. It is the only living species of the order Tubulidentata, although other prehistoric species and genera of Tubulidentata are known. As its name suggests, it resembles a pig with a long snout, which is used to sniff out food. It roams over most of the southern two-thirds of the continent, avoiding mainly rocky areas. A nocturnal feeder, it subsists on ants and termites, which it will dig out of their hills using its sharp claws and powerful legs. It also will utilize its digging ability to create burrows in which to live and rear its young. Even though its numbers seem to be decreasing, it receives a "least concern" rating from the IUCN.

Definition of aardvark in the English dictionary

The definition of aardvark in the dictionary is a nocturnal mammal, Orycteropus afer, the sole member of its family and order. It inhabits the grasslands of Africa, has long ears and snout, and feeds on termites Also called: ant bear.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AARDVARK


arc
ɑːk
at.
ɑːk
bookmark
ˈbʊkˌmɑːk
boschvark
ˈbɒʃˌvɑːk
Clark
klɑːk
dark
dɑːk
dat.
dɑːk
Denmark
ˈdɛnmɑːk
Irak
ɪˈrɑːk
Iraq
ɪˈrɑːk
lat.
lɑːk
marc
mɑːk
mark
mɑːk
marque
mɑːk
mat.
mɑːk
park
pɑːk
shark
ʃɑːk
spark
spɑːk
stark
stɑːk
trademark
ˈtreɪdˌmɑːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AARDVARK

aalii
Aalst
Aalto
AAM
AAP
AAR
Aarau
aardwolf
aardwolves
Aargau
aargh
Aarhus
AARNet
Aaron
Aaron´s beard
Aaron´s rod
Aaronic
AARP
aarti

WORDS THAT END LIKE AARDVARK

amusement park
ark
bark
benchmark
business park
car park
Danmark
hallmark
Hyde Park
national park
Newark
Registered Trademark
remark
Steiermark
the mark
the park
theme park
tiger shark
watermark
waymark

Synonyms and antonyms of aardvark in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «aardvark» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AARDVARK

Find out the translation of aardvark to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of aardvark from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «aardvark» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

土豚
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aardvark
570 millions of speakers

English

aardvark
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Aardvark
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خنزير الأرض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

муравьеда
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aardvark
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খুঁজুন Aarau
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

oryctérope
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aarau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Erdferkel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ツチブタ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

땅 돼지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aarau
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lợn đất
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆராயூ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आराउ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Aarau
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aardvark
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Mrówkojad
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

муравьеда
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Aardvark
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

aardvark
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aardvark
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jordsvin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aardvark
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of aardvark

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AARDVARK»

The term «aardvark» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.575 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AARDVARK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «aardvark» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «aardvark» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aardvark

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AARDVARK»

Discover the use of aardvark in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to aardvark and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dancing with the Aardvark: A Guided Journal for Managing Stress
Change what you can and leave the rest alone... the rest is not yours to change. Kathryn Seifert, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist, author, speaker, and researcher who specializes in family violence and trauma.
Kathryn Seifert, 2007
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Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington: Understanding ...
Uses jokes, cartoons, and philosophy to expose what politicians really mean, analyzing quotations from everyone from Condoleeza Rice to Al Sharpton.
Thomas Cathcart, Daniel Klein, 2008
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Aardvark to Zygote: 1000 People, Places and Things You Need ...
There are two ways to use this collection: If you have the patience, you can use it as a reference to look a particular word.
Richard Showstack, 2007
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AA Is for Aardvark
An innovative alphabet book includes words with double letters and witty images to reinforce those words, such as "CC" for "Raccoon", "DD" for "Puddle", and "II" for "Hawaii."
Mark Shulman, 2005
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Awful Aardvark
An original African folktale revolves around an aardvark who snores so loudly that none of the other animals in the jungle can sleep, until Rhinoceros comes up with a solution
Mwalimu, Adrienne Kennaway, 1989
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The Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure
Pim is a baby aardvark. But what does that mean? Pim decides to find out. He’s disappointed when he discovers that aardvarks can’t climb trees, but as time goes by, Pim realizes there are some advantages to being an aardvark after all.
Jill Tomlinson, 2004
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No One Told the Aardvark
Compares children's expected behavior, such as washing behind their ears and brushing their teeth, with the way animals conduct themselves to achieve the same result.
Deborah Eaton, Susan Halter, 1997
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It's an Aardvark-Eat-Turtle World
When Rosie and her mother form a new family with Rosie's best friend and her father, Rosie finds that it takes a lot of work to make a family in a world of changing relationships.
Paula Danziger, 2007
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Back on the Path
Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I already have written briefly.
The Aardvark, 2008
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Aardvark to Zygote: Illustrated Dictionary with Sundry ...
Ranging from alphabets and musical symbols to weapons and architecture, this collection of random facts combines the structure of a dictionary with the entertainment of the world’s miscellany.
Collins UK, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AARDVARK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aardvark is used in the context of the following news items.
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'The Raccoons' creator eyes possible reboot 30 years later
... is right to bring back the rambunctious bunch, including married couple Ralph and Melissa, and Bert's best pal Cedric, a nerdy pink aardvark. «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
2
Comics capture digital readers – and grab more print fans
With more than 75 publishers, from Aardvark-Vanaheim to Zenetrope, available on the site, and more than 8m downloads a month, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Here's what's fresh at Asheville, Buncombe markets
Full Sun Farm (North Asheville Tailgate Market, River Arts District Farmers Market) and Aardvark Farm (Asheville City Market, Rivers Arts ... «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jul 15»
4
Develop Awards 2015: Partner spotlight - LocalizeDirect
... table gift partner OPM, drinks reception partner Keywords Studios and event partners Aardvark Swift, Game Connection, Green Man Loaded, ... «Develop, Jul 15»
5
Tyson Ross shows he is more than just a baseball-throwing …
I mean, have you ever seen a dog or a bear or an aardvark smack a home run? And if you have, could you email us because that's internet gold ... «MLB.com, Jul 15»
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Comedian Joel Dommett to host Develop Awards 2015
... Studios and event partners Aardvark Swift, Green Man Loaded, InnoGames, LocalizeDirect and Universally Speaking and Develop: Brighton. «Develop, Jul 15»
7
Non-Lethal Weapons Market Report 2015-2025 - Less-Lethal Anti …
Aardvark Tactical Inc. - BAE Systems - B&T - Ball Corporation - Condor ... Companies Mentioned in This Report Aardvark Tactical Inc. Aculight ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
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AARDVARK Announces Expansion in State and Local Law …
La Verne, CA – AARDVARK announced today its plans for a dramatic expansion in its state and local law enforcement business. «LawOfficer.com, Jul 15»
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Is this the world's cleverest raccoon? Bike-riding critter is 'as …
Or, if you were a kid in the late 1980s, you might think of a trio of animals doing their damnedest to stop a cigar-smoking aardvark called Cyril ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Looking at the Magic in the Mundane in 'Bewitched's First Season …
Accordingly, the episode singled out here, “A is For Aardvark” (a Danny Arnold-produced entry), is one of the least claustrophobic bottle ... «Splitsider, Jun 15»

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