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Definition of agouti

agouti

/əˈɡuːti/
a · gou · ti
Plural:agoutis
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• noun

1

Any of several tropical American rodents of the genus Dasyprocta, characterized by a pig-like body, slender legs, and coarse, grizzled hair.

Example

"While hiking through the dense rainforests of Costa Rica, the researchers spotted a brown agouti cracking open a tough Brazil nut."

2

A grizzled coat color pattern found in many mammals, characterized by alternating light and dark bands of pigment on individual hairs.

Example

"The agouti coloration of the wild rabbit provides excellent natural camouflage against the dry brush and forest floor."

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• Rhymes for agouti

• Nearby Words

ageratum
aglaonema
agno
agouti
agra
agrimony
agrostemma

Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'agouti' or Spanish 'agutí', originating from the Tupi-Guarani indigenous word 'akutí'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Agouti. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/agouti
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