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capybara

cap·y·ba·ra

capybara

 
pronunciation:
kae pih ber [or] kae pih bar
part of speech: noun
definition: A capybara is a furry mammal that lives in South America. It is in the same family of animals as mice, hamsters, and squirrels. Capybaras are much larger than any of these, though, and capybaras don't have tails. A capybara can weigh more than a big dog or a pig!
I think a capybara looks like a huge guinea pig!