Definition of Cavy. Meaning of Cavy. Synonyms of Cavy

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Definition of Cavy

Cavy
Cavy Ca"vy, n.; pl. Cavies. [NL. cavia, fr. Brazilian cabiai: cf. F. cabiai.] (Zo["o]l.) A rodent of the genera Cavia and Dolichotis, as the guinea pig (Cavia cobaya). Cavies are natives of South America. Water cavy (Zo["o]l.), The capybara.

Meaning of Cavy from wikipedia

- Caviidae, the cavy family, is composed of rodents native to South America and includes the domestic guinea pig, wild cavies, and the largest living rodent...
- pig or domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as the cavy or domestic cavy (/ˈkeɪvi/ KAY-vee), is a species of rodent belonging to the genus...
- The rock cavy or mocó (Kerodon rupestris) is a cavy species endemic to eastern Brazil which has also been introduced to the Atlantic island of Fernando...
- "Guinea pigs, also known as cavies, have been domesticated since around 5000 BCE, leading to the development of a diverse array of breeds. These breeds...
- rodent in the mara genus Dolichotis. It is also known as the Patagonian cavy or Patagonian hare. This herbivorous, somewhat rabbit-like animal is found...
- The acrobatic cavy (Kerodon acrobata) also known as the Acrobatic Moco and Climbing Cavy is a cavy species native to Brazil. It is found from Goiás state...
- (Yellow-toothed cavies) Southern highland yellow-toothed cavy (Galea comes) Yellow-toothed cavy (Galea flavidens) Lowland yellow-toothed cavy (Galea leucoblephara)...
- The British Cavy Council is the governing body in the United Kingdom for national, regional, and local cavy (guinea pig) clubs, and also for the wide...
- The capybara or greater capybara (Hydroc****us hydrochaeris) is a giant cavy rodent native to South America. It is the largest living rodent and a member...
- Čavić is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Dragan Čavić (born 1958), Bosnian politician Marijan Čavić (1915–1941), Yugoslav communist...