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Definition of capybara

capybara

/ˌkæpɪˈbɑːrə/
cap · y · ba · ra
Plural:capybaras
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• noun

1

A large, semi-aquatic rodent native to South America, recognized as the largest living rodent in the world, notable for its barrel-shaped body, blunt snout, and highly social behavior.

Example

"During our boat tour in the Amazon, we spotted a family of capybaras resting peacefully along the muddy riverbank."

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• Rhymes for capybara

• Nearby Words

capsicum
capuchin
capuchin monkey
capybara
car
caracal
caracara

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Portuguese 'capivara', which derives from Old Tupi 'kapi'iwara', meaning 'grass-eater' or 'herbivore'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Capybara. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/capybara
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