Capybara
/ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A large semi-aquatic South American rodent of the genus Hydrochoerus.
- 2 pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent wordnet
- 3 The greater capybara.
"“Our fires burned well,” continued Tom, “and we roasted our young capybara to perfection; we only wanted salt and pepper, and an onion or two to make it delicious.[…]""
Example
More examples"The capybara is the world's largest rodent."
Etymology
From Spanish capibara, from Portuguese capivara, from Old Tupi kapi'iûara (literally “grass eater”).