eyra

[air-uh, ahy-ruh]

noun

1. a jaguarundi.

eyra

/ ˈaɪərə, ˈɛərə /

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

F. yaguarondi, rather larger than the domestic cat, with an elongated head and body, and of a uniform brownish-grey colour, ranges from northern Mexico to Paraguay; while the allied F. eyra is a small cat, weasel-like in form, having an elongated head, body and tail, and short limbs, and is of a uniform light reddish-brown colour.

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“Gaping wounds are bound by Eyra.”

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

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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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He is called the Jaguarundi Cat or Eyra.

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