Definition of capybara Capybara
cap•y•ba•ra
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What does capybara mean?
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NounPlural: capybaras |
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| capybara - pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent | ||
| capibara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris | ||
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- capybara (Noun)
The largest living rodent Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, native to South America, living partly on land and partly in water.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- capybara (n.)
A large South American rodent (Hydrochaerus capybara) Living on the margins of lakes and rivers. It is the largest extant rodent, being about three feet long, and half that in height. It somewhat resembles the Guinea pig, to which it is related; -- called also cabiai and water hog.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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capybara
kap-i-bär′a, n. the largest of rodent quadrupeds, native to South America, allied to the guinea-pig. [Brazilian.]
Wikipedia 
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Capybara ("Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris") is a semi-aquatic rodent of South America. It weighs about a hundred pounds, and is about 2 feet tall at the shoulder.
Description.
The world's largest rodent (related to rats and mice). They weigh in at around 55 kg. The capybara's stocky body has a length of about a metre and a height at the shoulder around 60 cm. It ranges in colour from brown to reddish and has tough skin, which is sometimes used to make high quality leather. The eyes and ears are high on the head so they can easily be kept above water when swimming.
Lifestyle.
The capybara is semi-aquatic, living in grassy wetland areas or close to rivers. It carries out most of its activities on land, using water as a refuge where is swims and dives with ease. There are simple webs between the toes that help when swimming. They can hold their breath under water for only a few minutes, but can hide in water when necessary for much longer, with only their noses sticking out of the water. The hottest hours of the day are spent in the water and grazing is done in the mornings, evenings and at night.
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🔤- capybara, noun, singular of capybaras.
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