Cuniculus
- noun
- /ˈkjuːnɪkələs/
- Specialized
:
cunículo
Examples
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When it was Lepus cuniculus, he hated it.
Fiction book (1995) -
"Lepus cuniculus," I said.
Fiction book (1995) -
They were devoured by the dreaded Oryctolagus cuniculus.
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The cuniculus is known for its unique ability to thrive in dense forests, where it forages for fruit and roots.
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Native to Central and South America, the cuniculus is a large nocturnal rodent often found in moist habitats.
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In the wild, the cuniculus can be seen emerging from its burrow at night to search for food.
Compounds
- Specialized
A rabbit originally from Europe and North Africa that lives in burrows and is often kept as a pet
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cuniculus comes from the Latin word cuniculus, which meant 'rabbit' or 'burrow', giving a picture of a small animal that lives near the ground. That's why the rodent genus Cuniculus, the pacas, has a name that reminds us they are shy, ground-dwelling mammals that hide in dense forest places.
