English Explanatory Dictionary

capybara

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large semi-aquatic South American rodent of the genus Hydrochoerus.
  2. The greater capybara.

Pronunciation

/kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɑɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbæɹə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-capybara.wav

Word forms

capybara capybaras capibara

Etymology

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

Synonyms

water pig water hog carpinchoe cabiai

Derived words

bara capy greater capybara lesser capybara
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