Transcription
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- [kap-uh-bahr-uh]
- /ˌkæp əˈbɑr ə/
- /ˌkæ.pɪ.ˈbɑː.rə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kap-uh-bahr-uh]
- /ˌkæp əˈbɑr ə/
Definitions of capybara word
- noun capybara the largest rodent: a pig-sized amphibious hystricomorph, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, resembling a guinea pig and inhabiting river banks in Central and South America: family Hydrochoeridae 3
- noun capybara any of a family (Hydrochoeridae) of tailless, partially web-footed, South American rodents found in and around lakes and streams: the largest extant rodent, reaching a length of over 1.2 m (c. 4 ft) 3
- noun capybara a South American tailless rodent, Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris, living along the banks of rivers and lakes, having partly webbed feet: the largest living rodent. 1
- noun capybara A South American mammal that resembles a giant, long- legged guinea pig. It lives in groups near water and is the largest living rodent. 1
- noun capybara A semi-aquatic South American rodent, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, the largest living rodent. 0
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Origin of capybara
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < New Latin < Portuguese capibara < Tupi
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Parts of speech for Capybara
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
capybara popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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