capybara

noun

cap·y·bara | \ ˌka-pi-ˈber-ə

How to pronounce capybara (audio)

, -ˈba-rə, -ˈbär-ə

How to pronounce capybara (audio)

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Definition of capybara

: a tailless semiaquatic South and Central American rodent (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris) often exceeding four feet (1.2 meters) in length

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Recent Examples on the Web Rustrela was found at an unidentified German zoo in three animals — a donkey, a Bennett's tree-kangaroo and a capybara, the largest rodent in the world. — Mark Johnson, USA TODAY, "For years, rubella was thought to have no viral relatives. Now, researchers have discovered two.," 8 Oct. 2020 Rustrela was found at an unidentified German zoo in three animals — a donkey, a Bennett's tree-kangaroo and a capybara, the largest rodent in the world. — Mark Johnson, USA TODAY, "For years, rubella was thought to have no viral relatives. Now, researchers have discovered two.," 8 Oct. 2020 Rustrela was found at an unidentified German zoo in three animals — a donkey, a Bennett's tree-kangaroo and a capybara, the largest rodent in the world. — Mark Johnson, USA TODAY, "For years, rubella was thought to have no viral relatives. Now, researchers have discovered two.," 8 Oct. 2020 Rustrela was found at an unidentified German zoo in three animals — a donkey, a Bennett's tree-kangaroo and a capybara, the largest rodent in the world. — Mark Johnson, USA TODAY, "For years, rubella was thought to have no viral relatives. Now, researchers have discovered two.," 8 Oct. 2020 Rustrela was found at an unidentified German zoo in three animals — a donkey, a Bennett's tree-kangaroo and a capybara, the largest rodent in the world. — Mark Johnson, USA TODAY, "For years, rubella was thought to have no viral relatives. Now, researchers have discovered two.," 8 Oct. 2020 Rustrela was found at an unidentified German zoo in three animals — a donkey, a Bennett's tree-kangaroo and a capybara, the largest rodent in the world. — Mark Johnson, USA TODAY, "For years, rubella was thought to have no viral relatives. Now, researchers have discovered two.," 8 Oct. 2020 Rustrela was found at an unidentified German zoo in three animals — a donkey, a Bennett's tree-kangaroo and a capybara, the largest rodent in the world. — Mark Johnson, USA TODAY, "For years, rubella was thought to have no viral relatives. Now, researchers have discovered two.," 8 Oct. 2020 Rustrela was found at an unidentified German zoo in three animals — a donkey, a Bennett's tree-kangaroo and a capybara, the largest rodent in the world. — Mark Johnson, USA TODAY, "For years, rubella was thought to have no viral relatives. Now, researchers have discovered two.," 8 Oct. 2020

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“Capybara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capybara. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.

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