eyra

[ air-uh, ahy-ruh ]

noun

a jaguarundi.

Origin of eyra

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

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How to use eyra in a sentence

eyra says some at least of the Australians believe in the existence and separability of the soul.
The New Avatar and The Destiny of the Soul | Jirah D. Buck
The names jaguarondi and eyra are applied indifferently to this species and Felis eyra.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 2 | Various
The lagmen said that disputes between kings must be judged only at the eyra Thing in Nidaros.
Heimskringla | Snorri Sturlason

British Dictionary definitions for eyra

eyra

/ (ˈɛərə, ˈaɪərə) /

noun

a reddish-brown variety of the jaguarondi

Origin of eyra

C19: from American Spanish, from Tupi eirara

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