capibara

/kɑpɪˈbɑrə/

Definitions

1. noun

the world’s largest rodent, a semi-aquatic mammal found in South America, typically having a stocky body and webbed feet

“During the riverboat tour, we spotted a capibara swimming in the shallow waters.”

Synonyms

  • rodent
  • semi-aquatic mammal

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling animal
  • terrestrial mammal