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| cap·y·ba·ra [ kàppi brə, kàppi bárrə ] (plural cap·y·ba·ras or cap·y·ba·ra) |
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large rodent: the largest living rodent, resembling a large guinea pig, which can grow to a length of more than 1.2 m (4 ft.) Native to: Central and South America. Latin name Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris.
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| [Early 17th century. Via Spanish capibara or Portuguese capivara< Tupi capiuára< capī "grass" + uára "eater"] |
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