Category:Tuko-tuko

Tu"ko-tu*ko, n. Etym: [from the native name .] (zoöl.)

Defn: 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.]