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dolichotis

/ˌdɒl.ɪˈkəʊ.tɪs/

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noun

/ˌdɒl.ɪˈkəʊ.tɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род грызунов, известных как мары, которые являются крупными длинноногими животными, обитающими в Южной Америке.

A proper noun referring to a genus of rodents commonly known as maras, which are large, long-legged animals native to South America.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. MaraC1formal

    A large rodent of the genus Dolichotis, native to South America, resembling a long-legged guinea pig.

    ruМара

    • The Dolichotis, also known as the mara, is often found in the grasslands of Argentina.
    • Dolichotis patagonum is the most well-known species of this genus.
    • These animals, called maras, are closely related to guinea pigs and capybaras.

    Synonymsmara

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