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tapir

/ˈteɪ.pɪər/

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noun

/ˈteɪ.pɪər/C1formalscientific
  • ruКрупное, безобидное, преимущественно ночное копытное животное, обитающее в тропической Америке и Юго-Восточной Азии, характеризующееся массивным телом и мясистым носом.

A large, inoffensive, mainly nocturnal ungulate native to tropical America and Southeast Asia, characterized by a heavy body and a fleshy snout.

  1. Large nocturnal mammalB2formal

    A large, inoffensive, mainly nocturnal hoofed mammal found in tropical America and Southeast Asia, characterized by a heavy body and a short, fleshy snout.

    ruКрупное ночное млекопитающее

    • The tapir uses its flexible snout to grasp leaves and fruits.
    • Tapirs are often found near rivers and swamps in the rainforest.
    • Despite their size, tapirs are shy and avoid human contact.
Forms
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  • tapirs' possessive plural form
  • tapir's possessive singular form