lagostomus

/ˌlæɡoʊˈstoʊməs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of South American hystricid rodents, also known as hairy mountain viscachas

“The lagostomus is native to the Andes mountain range and is known for its unique appearance.”

2. noun

any of the species within the Lagostomus genus

“The researchers studied the behavior of various lagostomus species in their natural habitats.”

Synonyms

  • hairy mountain viscacha
  • hystricid rodent

Antonyms

  • mammal
  • rodent