Definition of CAPYBARA

capybara

Plural: capybaras

Noun

  • A large, semi-aquatic rodent native to South America.
  • pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent
  • A large semi-aquatic South American rodent of the genus Hydrochoerus.
  • The greater capybara.

Examples

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Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

capibara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, cabiai, carpinchoe, water hog, water pig

Scrabble Score: 17

capybara: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
capybara: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
capybara: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

capybara: valid Words With Friends Word