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Definition of hutia

hutia

/huːˈtiːə/
hu · ti · a
Plural:hutias
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• noun

1

A stout-bodied, herbivorous rodent of the family Capromyidae, resembling a large guinea pig or nutria, native to the Caribbean islands.

Example

"Conservationists are working to protect the endangered Desmarest's hutia in its native Cuban habitat."

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• Rhymes for hutia

• Nearby Words

hussar
hut
hutch
hutia
hyacinth
hyacinth bean
hyacinth macaw

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 16th century via Spanish 'jutía', originating from the indigenous Taino language of the Caribbean.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hutia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hutia
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