eyra

[ air-uh, ahy-ruh ]

noun

1. a jaguarundi.

eyra

/ ˈɛərə; ˈaɪərə /

noun

1. a reddish-brown variety of the jaguarondi

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyra¹

First recorded in 1855–60; from Latin American Spanish (Argentina), from Tupi eira(ra)

Word History and Origins

Origin of eyra¹

C19: from American Spanish, from Tupi eirara

Example Sentences

Eyra says some at least of the Australians believe in the existence and separability of the soul.

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The names jaguarondi and eyra are applied indifferently to this species and Felis eyra.

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The lagmen said that disputes between kings must be judged only at the Eyra Thing in Nidaros.

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