In mammalogy, a Cuvierian order of mammals; the edentates.
A group of crustaceans.
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noun plural.
An order of mammals including the armadillos, sloths, and anteaters; -- called also Bruta. The incisor teeth are rarely developed, and in some groups all the teeth are lacking.
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noun.
order of mammals having few or no teeth including: New World anteaters; sloths; armadillos