Cavy (Noun)
Meaning
Short-tailed rough-haired South American rodent.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cavy has thick hair to protect itself from predators in the rough terrain of South America.
- Some species of cavy can change color to blend in with their surroundings for camouflage.
- Cavy burrowing behavior often creates long complex tunnel systems where they hide from hunters.
- This particular breed of cavy has become popular in recent years as a unique family pet.
- Biologists at the South American wildlife reserve closely monitored the population of cavy to assess the effects of climate change.