capybara/kapɪˈbɑːɹə/EtymologyFrom Spanish capibara, from Portuguese capivara, from Old Tupi kapi'iûara (literally “grass eater”).nounA large semi-aquatic South American rodent of the genus Hydrochoerus.The greater capybara.““Our fires burned well,” continued Tom, “and we roasted our young capybara to perfection; we only wanted salt and pepper, and an onion or two to make it delicious.[…]"”