What does "solenodon" mean?

Any of the family Solenodontidae of small nocturnal, burrowing, insectivorous mammals, with a long snout and venomous saliva.

How do you pronounce "solenodon"?

Pronounced //soʊˈliːnəˌdɑn//.

/soʊˈliːnəˌdɑn/ noun

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Noun

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Any of the family Solenodontidae of small nocturnal, burrowing, insectivorous mammals, with a long snout and venomous saliva.

From the genus name.