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单词 coypu
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Definition of coypu in English:

coypu

nounPlural coypus ˈkɔɪpuːˈkɔɪˌpu
  • A large semiaquatic rodent resembling a beaver, native to South America. It is kept in captivity for its fur and has become naturalized in many other areas.

    (产于南美的)河狸鼠

    Myocastor coypus, the only member of the family Myocastoridae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These include the capybara, the agouti, the coypu, the cavy and the chinchilla.
    • Nutria, called Myocastor coypus, have added to the destruction by devouring wetlands.
    • Cattle, and goats are susceptible to FMD and some wild animal such as coypu can also become infected.
    • My guess is it's a coypu - a large South American rodent.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Araucanian.

Definition of coypu in US English:

coypu

nounˈkɔɪˌpuˈkoiˌpo͞o
  • another term for nutria
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Nutria, called Myocastor coypus, have added to the destruction by devouring wetlands.
    • These include the capybara, the agouti, the coypu, the cavy and the chinchilla.
    • Cattle, and goats are susceptible to FMD and some wild animal such as coypu can also become infected.
    • My guess is it's a coypu - a large South American rodent.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Araucanian.

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