capybara
/ˌkæpɪˈbɑrə/
noun
- A large South American rodent with a heavy body, short legs, and partly webbed feet, living near water.
- Capybaras are social animals and live in groups near rivers and lakes.
- At the zoo, children love watching the capybara swim in its pond.
- The capybara is the world's largest rodent, often weighing over 100 pounds.