abrocome
noun
ab·ro·come
\ˈabrəˌkōm\
Definition of abrocome
-s
: either of two ratlike hystricomorph rodents having fine soft fur and large rounded ears and constituting a genus (Abrocoma) restricted to the Andes mountains —called also rat chinchilla
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of abrocome
borrowed from New Latin Abrocoma, borrowed from Greek habrós “graceful, delicate” + kómē “hair” — more at habro-
First Known Use: circa 1911
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up abrocome? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!