viscacha

/vɪsˈkɑːtʃə/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, long-tailed rodent of South America, with a stocky body and strong hind legs, related to the cavies.

“The hikers spotted a viscacha perched on a rocky outcropping, its distinctive tail twitching as it sensed their presence.”

Synonyms

  • cavy
  • guinea pig