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hystricomorphic

(his′tri kō môr′fik)

adjective

designating or of a suborder (Hystricomorpha) of rodents, including the porcupines and chinchillas

Origin: < ModL Hystricomorpha < L hystrix, porcupine (< Gr) + Gr morphē, form + -ic

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