Definition of NUTRIA

nutria

Plural: nutrias

Noun

  • A large, semi-aquatic rodent, also known as a coypu.
  • aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur
  • The coypu, Myocastor coypus.
  • The fur of the coypu.

Examples

  • He was surprised to learn NUTRIA was a valid Scrabble word, earning him extra points.

Origin / Etymology

From Spanish nutria (“otter”), from Latin lutra.

Synonyms

coypu, Myocastor coypus

Scrabble Score: 6

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

Words With Friends Score: 8

nutria: valid Words With Friends Word