dasyproctine

/dæsiproʊˈkaɪniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

any member of the subfamily Dasyproctinae, a group of small rodents of the family Dasyproctidae.

“The zoo’s collection of dasyproctines from South America was a favorite among visitors.”

Synonyms

  • agouti
  • dasyproctid

Antonyms

  • large mammal
  • ungulate