Meaning & Definition of Anteater in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A large, long-snouted mammal known for its diet of ants and termites.

  Example Sentence: The anteater uses its long tongue to catch ants.

• Definition: Any member of the family Myrmecophagidae, which includes several species.

  Example Sentence: Giant anteaters are found in the grasslands of South America.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'ante' meaning 'before' and 'edare' meaning 'to eat'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• anteater: Refers to the actual animal.
• beware of anteaters: A humorous way to indicate excessive focus on details.

Translations

• Spanish: oso hormiguero

• French: fourmilier

• German: Ameisenbär

• Russian: муравьед

Related Words

• mammal: A warm-blooded vertebrate animal characterized by the presence of mammary glands.

• termite: A social insect that feeds on wood, often found in colonies.

Slang Meanings of anteater

• Meaning: A person who is overly meticulous or detail-oriented.

  Example Sentence: Stop being such an anteater about the project; it's fine to make some choices!