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Tuko-tuko
Pronunciation : Tu"ko-tu*ko
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [From the native name .] (Zo?l.)
Definition : 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.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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