Capybara

//ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A large semi-aquatic South American rodent of the genus Hydrochoerus.
  2. 2
    pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent wordnet
  3. 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.[…]""

Synonyms

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animalantelopearmadillobatcabiaicapibara

Example

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"The capybara is the world's largest rodent."

Etymology

From Spanish capibara, from Portuguese capivara, from Old Tupi kapi'iûara (literally “grass eater”).

Related phrases

greater capybaralesser capybarasouth america

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