nutria
/ˈnuːtriə/
noun
- A large, semiaquatic rodent native to South America, often considered an invasive species in other parts of the world; also called coypu.
- Nutria have damaged the wetlands by eating the roots of plants.
- The wildlife agency is working to control the nutria population in the river delta.
- A nutria swam across the pond with a mouthful of reeds.
- The fur of the nutria, used in clothing and accessories.
- The vintage hat was made from nutria and felt.
- Her coat was lined with soft nutria fur.
- Some fashion brands avoid using nutria due to environmental concerns.
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