coypu

A noun referring to a large, aquatic rodent native to South America, resembling a small beaver, often bred for its fur.

• 🇩🇪Großes, aus Südamerika stammendes Nagetier, das im Wasser lebt, einem kleinen Biber ähnelt und wegen seines Fells häufig gezüchtet wird.

1. Aquatic rodent C1 formal

   A large, semi-aquatic rodent native to South America, resembling a small beaver, often raised for its fur.

   • The coypu is known for its thick, waterproof fur.
   • Farmers in some regions breed coypu for the fur trade.
   • Coypu populations have become invasive in parts of North America and Europe.

   🇩🇪Wassernagetier

   Synonyme: nutria

• coypu plural form
• coypus plural form
• coypus' possessive plural form
• coypu's possessive singular form