n.
Pronunciation: ' ärd- ˌ värk
Function: noun
Etymology: obsolete Afrikaans (now erdvark ), from Afrikaans aard earth + vark pig
Date: 1822
: a large burrowing nocturnal mammal ( Orycteropus afer ) of sub-Saharan Africa that has a long snout, extensible tongue, powerful claws, large ears, and heavy tail and feeds especially on termites and ants
aardvark