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单词 hutia
释义

Definition of hutia in English:

hutia

noun hʌˈtiːə
  • A rodent resembling a cavy, with short legs and tail, found only in the Caribbean.

    硬毛鼠

    Family Capromyidae: two genera, in particular Capromys, and several species, some of which are now extinct

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Studies in Central America have shown that animals, like hutia, are attracted to gardens because they offer choice foods.
    • The most visible animal on the base is the hutia, known as the ‘banana rat’ by residents here.
    • This nocturnal hutia feeds on roots, bark, shoots, fruit, and foliage of many different plants.
    • The fur of hutias is generally brownish or greyish in colouration.
    • It was said to be slightly larger than a hutia and was a source of food for natives.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Spanish, from Taino huti, cuti.

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