: a tailless semiaquatic South and Central American rodent (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris) often exceeding four feet (1.2 meters) in length
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And there is also a capybara, a very chill type who gets along with everyone.—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024 Additionally, according to Canadian outlet CBC, in 2009, a capybara at the Calgary Zoo was crushed by another hydraulic door.—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 So the capybara is actually voiced by a baby camel.—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Oct. 2024 Where to spot jaguars, giant tortoises, and capybaras.—Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for capybara
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Portuguese capibara, capivara, alteration of capiiuara, from Tupi kapiʔiwara, from kapíʔi grass, brush + -wara eater
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