: a tailless semiaquatic South and Central American rodent (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris) often exceeding four feet (1.2 meters) in length
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There was also the Capin — its surprising inspiration was the capybara, seen in its chocolate suede and golden braid motif on a curving open tote, offered in two sizes.—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 In the series, Panda HoHo will form part of a trio of Brazilian animals, with a Golden Lion Tamarin, a symbol of Brazilian biodiversity, and Capy, an adventurous capybara.—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025 However, because the animals' natural habitats share some overlap and both have similarly docile dispositions, zoos often group howlers and capybaras together.—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025 The larger conversation about caring for capybaras sparks some legal questions about the exotic animal.—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for capybara
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Portuguese capibara, capivara, alteration of capiiuara, from Tupi kapiʔiwara, from kapíʔi grass, brush + -wara eater
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