And Tuesdays word is:
Main Entry: AARD.VARK
Pronunciation: ärd värk
Function: noun
Etymology: obsolete Afrikaans (now erdvark), from Afrikaans aard meaning earth plus vark meaning pig
Date: 1822
: a large burrowing nocturnal mammal (Orycteropus afer) of sub-Saharan Africa that has a long snout, extensible tongue, powerful claws, large ears, and heavy tail and feeds especially on termites and ants
Lol...I found this quite funny. We still use both by the way....aardvark and erdvark. Nice to see all are represented! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
