paca
/ˈpɑːkə/
noun
- A large, spotted rodent found in Central and South America, known for its edible meat and burrowing habits.
- We spotted a paca near the riverbank during our night hike in the rainforest.
- The paca is often hunted for its tender meat in rural parts of Brazil.
- Farmers sometimes consider the paca a pest because it digs up crops.