capybara
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of capybara
1765–75; < New Latin < Portuguese capibara < Tupi
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South America - Middle School
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Example Sentences
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They’re less trusting of humans than Miguel, which is just fine with zoo managers: That’s normal capybara behavior.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
But Kiwi was the only capybara out in the regular exhibit that morning, and her family hadn’t made it to Simba Safari.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
The world’s largest type of rodent, actually; a capybara can easily rival a golden retriever in size.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
These days, you can buy a custom capybara for Minecraft.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Jaguar, tapir, big peccary, giant ant-eater, capybara, wood-deer, monkey.
From A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open by Roosevelt, Theodore
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