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capybara

Syllabification: (cap·y·ba·ra)

Definition of capybara

noun (plural same or capybaras)

  • a South American mammal that resembles a giant, long-legged guinea pig. It lives in groups near water and is the largest living rodent.
    • Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, the only member of the family Hydrochaeridae

Origin:

early 17th century: from Spanish capibara or Portuguese capivara, from Tupi capiuára, from capĩ 'grass' + uára 'eater'

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