hyrax
a small furry creature found somewhere in Africa. though it may look like a rodent it is in fact part of a different family of creatures consisting namely of other hyraxs. many people who gaze upon this creature speak of a chilling sensation when they hear it call out to its brethren and some have linked it to demon worship and eldritch phenomenon in the past.
its a name so this word would be used like such. "oh look i see a Hyrax in the corner, better get my cross and holy water."