tuko-tuko Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tu"ko-tu*ko noun
Etymology
From the native name .
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) A burrowing South American rodent (Ctenomys Braziliensis). It has small eyes and ears and a short tail. It resembles the pocket gopher in size, form, and habits, but is more nearly allied to the porcupines. Written also tucu-tuco.

Webster 1913