agouti

/æɡuːˈtiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A rodent of the genus Dasyprocta, native to Central and South America, characterized by a long, bushy tail and a pointed snout.

“In the Amazon rainforest, the agouti forages for fruits and seeds in the forest floor.”

Synonyms

  • dasyprocta
  • rodent

Antonyms

  • marsupial
  • primate