plural cavies
: any of several short-tailed rough-haired South American rodents (family Caviidae)
especially
: guinea pig
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The animals are native to central and southern Argentina and are also known as Patagonian cavies or Patagonian hares, according to Zoo Atlanta.
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Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2024
Pigeons shows are June 8-11; rabbits, June 14-18; cavies (guinea pigs), June 21-23; and poultry, July 1-3.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2023
Like most guinea pigs, also known as a cavy, Peanut is extremely social and tolerates handling well.
—The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 28 Jan. 2023
The domestic guinea pig, also known as the cavy, originated in South America but has been a popular house pet in the United States for a few hundred years.
—James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022
Summer may just be starting to simmer down, but PetSmart is already prepping cavy owners for All Hallows Eve with nine guinea pig costumes fitting for different personalities.
—Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2019
This festival features everything great about animal fiber and will feature goats, sheep, rabbits and vendors, as well as a cavy show, or a presentation of small rodents.
—Anchorage Daily News, 17 July 2019
For now, the zoo's all-male group will remain the only cavies onsite.
—Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, 22 May 2018
By comparison, the cavy is the world's fourth largest rodent and can weigh up to 20 pounds.
—Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, 22 May 2018
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Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2024
Pigeons shows are June 8-11; rabbits, June 14-18; cavies (guinea pigs), June 21-23; and poultry, July 1-3.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2023
Like most guinea pigs, also known as a cavy, Peanut is extremely social and tolerates handling well.
—The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 28 Jan. 2023
The domestic guinea pig, also known as the cavy, originated in South America but has been a popular house pet in the United States for a few hundred years.
—James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022
Summer may just be starting to simmer down, but PetSmart is already prepping cavy owners for All Hallows Eve with nine guinea pig costumes fitting for different personalities.
—Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2019
This festival features everything great about animal fiber and will feature goats, sheep, rabbits and vendors, as well as a cavy show, or a presentation of small rodents.
—Anchorage Daily News, 17 July 2019
For now, the zoo's all-male group will remain the only cavies onsite.
—Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, 22 May 2018
By comparison, the cavy is the world's fourth largest rodent and can weigh up to 20 pounds.
—Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, 22 May 2018
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cavy
noun
ca·vy
ˈkā-vē 
plural cavies
: any of several short-tailed South American rodents (family Caviidae)
especially
: guinea pig
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