paca

/ˈpækə/ · noun

Meaning

Any of the large rodents of the genus Cuniculus (but see also its synonyms), native to Central America and South America, which have dark brown or black fur, a white or yellowish underbelly and rows of white spots along the sides.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cuniculus paca(English)acap(English)cuniculid(English)gibnut(English)lowland paca(English)paca-rana(English)paco(English)labba(English)agouti(English)coati(English)brocket(English)peccary(English)

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Sources

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