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cavy

Syllabification: (ca·vy)
Pronunciation: /ˈkāvē/
Definition of cavy

noun (plural cavies)

  • a South American rodent with a sturdy body and vestigial tail.
    • Family Caviidae: five genera and several species, in particular the guinea pig

Origin:

late 18th century: from modern Latin cavia, from Galibi cabiai

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