capibara
- noun
- /ˌkæpɪˈbɑːrə/
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capibara
- A capibara is a large rodent native to South America that often lives near rivers.
Examples
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During the hot afternoon, several capibaras cooled off by sitting almost entirely submerged in the river.
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The wildlife guide explained how the capibara uses its webbed feet to swim and escape predators.
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A capibara is often seen resting at the water's edge with its group of other rodents.
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The capibara is often found near rivers.
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Have you ever seen a capibara in the wild?
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While walking through the wetlands, we spotted a capibara grazing on the grass.
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In groups, capibaras are commonly seen lounging together along the water's edge.
Synonyms
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A large tailless South American rodent with webbed feet that lives near water
A large South American animal like a giant guinea pig with partly webbed feet that lives near water
Surface Forms
Etymology
Capibara comes from the Tupi language of Brazil, where kapi means 'grass' and wara means 'eater', so the name literally means 'grass-eater'. That's why this large, water-loving rodent is often found near rivers eating grasses.