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capybara

cap·y·ba·ra

capybara

 
pronunciation:
kae pih ber [or] kae pih bar
part of speech: noun
definition: a large, furry rodent that has no tail. Capybara live near rivers, lakes, or other watery areas in forests or grassy regions of South America. Capybara are related to guinea pigs, mice, and squirrels, but they are much larger. Despite their size, they eat only plants.