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cavy

/ˈkeɪ.vi/

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noun

/ˈkeɪ.vi/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее короткохвостого южноамериканского грызуна с грубой шерстью, которого часто содержат как домашнее животное или используют в научных исследованиях.

A noun referring to a short-tailed, rough-haired South American rodent, often kept as a pet or used in scientific research.

  1. Small rodentB2formal

    A short-tailed, rough-haired South American rodent, also known as a guinea pig.

    ruМорская свинка

    • The cavy is a popular pet in many households.
    • Wild cavies are native to the Andes region.
    • She adopted a cute cavy from the animal shelter.

    Synonymsguinea pig

Forms
  • cavies plural form
  • cavies' possessive plural form
  • cavy's possessive singular form