klipdas Meaning, Definition & Usage

Klip"das, Klip"dachs` noun (Also<

• Klipdas
• Klipdachs

)

Etymology

D. klip cliff + das badger, akin to G. dachs.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A small mammal (Hyrax Capensis), found in South Africa. It is of about the size of a rabbit, and closely resembles the daman. Called also rock rabbit.