echimys

/ɛˈkɪmɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of medium-sized rodents, also known as spiny mice, found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

“The echimys is a nocturnal rodent, often seen scurrying across forest floors at night.”

Synonyms

  • Central American spiny mouse
  • spiny mouse

Antonyms

  • grain mouse
  • large rodent