What is another word for coypu?

Pronunciation: [kˈɔ͡ɪpuː] (IPA)

Coypu is a semi-aquatic rodent that is commonly found in North and South America. Although the word coypu is widely used to refer to this animal, there are several other synonyms that can also be used to describe it. One of the most common synonyms for coypu is nutria, which is more commonly used in North America. Other synonyms for coypu include swamp beaver, river rat, and water rat. Despite the differences in terminology, these synonyms all refer to the same animal, which is known for its webbed feet, large front teeth, and distinctive brown fur.

Synonyms for Coypu:

What are the hypernyms for Coypu?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    mammal, rodent, furry animal, burrowing animal.

What are the hyponyms for Coypu?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for coypu (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Coypu?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Coypu

Of the Octodontidae the best known is the coypu of the Andes, one of the largest of the rodents, and the ground-rat or ground-pig of western and southern Africa.
"Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon"
Robert A. Sterndale

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