Definition of Capibara

1. Noun. Pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent.

Exact synonyms: Capybara, Hydrochoerus Hydrochaeris
Generic synonyms: Gnawer, Rodent

Definition of Capibara

1. n. See Capybara.

Definition of Capibara

1. Noun. (dated form of capybara) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Capibara

capeskin
capeskins
capeweed
capework
capeworks
capex
capful
capfuls
capgaronnite
capgras syndrome
caph
caphs
capi
capias
capiases
capibara (current term)
capibaras
capiche
capicola
capillaceous
capillament
capillaments
capillarectasia
capillaria
capillariasis
capillaries
capillariness
capillariomotor
capillarioscopy
capillarities

Literary usage of Capibara

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A History of the Earth, and Animated Natureby Oliver Goldsmith, Washington Irving by Oliver Goldsmith, Washington Irving (1854)
"The capibara, even iu a state of wildness, is of a gentle nature, and when taken young is easily tamed. It comes and goes at command, aud even shows an ..."

2. Dutch Type by Jan Middendorp (2004)
"Although it is strictly geometric and very rigid, it has enough typographic subtleties to make it (almost) acceptable as a text font. capibara was presented ..."

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