DAMAN
\dˈamən], \dˈamən], \d_ˈa_m_ə_n]\
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A small herbivorous mammal of the genus Hyrax. The species found in Palestine and Syria is Hyrax Syriacus; that of Northern Africa is H. Brucei; - called also ashkoko, dassy, and rock rabbit. See Cony, and Hyrax.
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