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Princeton's WordNet

  1. capybara, capibara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaerisnoun

    pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent

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  1. capibara

    The capybara or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is a giant cavy rodent native to South America. It is the largest living rodent and a member of the genus Hydrochoerus. The only other extant member is the lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius). Its close relatives include guinea pigs and rock cavies, and it is more distantly related to the agouti, the chinchilla, and the nutria. The capybara inhabits savannas and dense forests, and lives near bodies of water. It is a highly social species and can be found in groups as large as 100 individuals, but usually live in groups of 10–20 individuals. The capybara is hunted for its meat and hide and also for grease from its thick fatty skin. It is not considered a threatened species.

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  1. capibara

    A capybara is a large, semi-aquatic rodent that is native to South America. It is the largest rodent in the world, typically weighing between 77-146 lbs (35-66 kg). Capybaras have a heavy, barrel-shaped body with a short head, reddish-brown fur on top that turns yellowish-brown underneath, and webbed feet. They live in groups near bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and swamps, and are excellent swimmers. Their diet consists of grasses, aquatic plants, fruits, and tree bark.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Capibaranoun

    see Capybara

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of capibara in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of capibara in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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