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tayra

Syllabification: (tay·ra)
Pronunciation: /ˈtīrə/

Definition of tayra

noun

  • a large, agile, tree-dwelling animal of the weasel family, with a short dark coat, native to Central and South America.
    • Eira barbara, family Mustelidae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Tupi taira

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