Bruta

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plural noun

Bru·​ta

ˈbrütə

in former classifications

: an order of mammals comprising the edentates, elephants, and walruses

Bruta

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"

taxonomic synonym of edentata

Word History

Etymology

Plural noun

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of brutus heavy

New Latin, from Latin

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