chocalho

[tʃo.kal.ʃu]

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Amazonian rodent, also known as a capybara, that resembles a large guinea pig.

“The zookeeper explained that the chocalho in the enclosure was actually a type of large guinea pig.”

Synonyms

  • capybara
  • guinea pig

Antonyms

  • hunting animal
  • predator