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eyra

eyra

9.9
A small wild cat with a long body and tail that lives in forests of Central and South America
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪrə/
  • Archaic
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  • The eyra is well adapted to life in the dense forests of Central and South America.

Examples

  • Local guides pointed out an eyra slinking through the underbrush.

  • Unlike larger cats, the eyra hunts mainly during the day.

  • The eyra is known for its agility in the trees.

  • Did you see an eyra in the rainforest?

  • I spotted an eyra lounging on a branch in the rainforest.

  • The eyra uses its long tail for balance while climbing trees.

  • During our hike, we heard the call of an eyra echoing through the jungle.

Synonyms

jaguarundi
vseyra
  • US
9.9

A wild cat from Central and South America with a long body, short legs, and a plain coat

has reddish or brownish colouring rather than a uniform coat

Surface Forms

eyra singular
eyras plural

Etymology

Eyra comes from a South American local name for this small, long-bodied wildcat that people in the region first used, and the name was later taken into Spanish and Portuguese. So calling the animal an eyra is using the original local word for the reddish or brownish forest cat.