coy·pu (koi p )n. pl. coy·pus A large aquatic South American rodent (Myocastor coypus) having webbed feet and a long tail. Also called nutria. [American Spanish coipú, from Araucanian kóypu.] |
coypu [ˈkɔɪpuː]
n pl -pus, -pu
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) an aquatic South American hystricomorph rodent, Myocastor coypus, introduced into Europe: family Capromyidae. It resembles a small beaver with a ratlike tail and is bred in captivity for its soft grey underfur
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) the fur of this animal Also called nutria
[from American Spanish coipú, from Araucanian kóypu]
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| Noun | 1. |  coypu - aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its furgnawer, rodent - relatively small placental mammals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing genus Myocastor, Myocastor - a genus of Capromyidae |
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