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taira

taira

9.9
A long-tailed mammal like a weasel that lives in trees in Central and South America
  • noun
: taira
  • The taira uses its long tail for balance while navigating the treetops.

Examples

  • The taira is known for its agile movements as it jumps between tree branches in search of food.

  • During our hike in the rainforest, we spotted a taira resting on a high branch.

  • Maybe the show actually agrees with me and we'll see some of this rebellion, but apart from the uneasy alliance Ryouta makes with this Taira guy, I think this is going to be one ugly life story after another.

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Synonyms

tayra
vstaira
  • US
9.9

A long-tailed mammal that lives in trees and eats plants and small animals in Central and South America

is the alternate spelling for the same species
Eira barbara
vstaira
  • Specialized
9.9

A long-tailed mammal like a weasel that lives in trees in Central and South America

is the common or local name rather than the scientific label

Surface Forms

taira singular
tairas plural

Etymology

Taira comes from a South American indigenous name, often written taíra, that local people used for this tree-living animal. That's why taira today means the long-tailed, 'weasel'-like mammal found in Central and South America.