What does agouti mean?
Agouti means A rodent of the genus Dasyprocta, similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs, mainly native to Central and South America..
Agouti
/əˈɡuːti/ · noun
Meaning
A rodent of the genus Dasyprocta, similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs, mainly native to Central and South America..
Definitions by Sense
- A rodent of the genus Dasyprocta, similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs, mainly native to Central and South America.
- A fur containing a pattern of pigmentation in which individual hairs have several bands of light and dark pigment with black tips; any of several genes responsible for this pigmentation.
Example Sentences
Akin looked around to be certain he was unobserved, then went out to watch the agouti. He had not seen one close up before. Lilith claimed they looked like a cross between deer and rats.
Synonyms for agouti
Antonyms for agouti
Related Words
Word Forms
- agoutis
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for agouti?
Common synonyms include dasyprocta aguti.
What is the opposite of agouti?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use agouti in a sentence?
Akin looked around to be certain he was unobserved, then went out to watch the agouti. He had not seen one close up before. Lilith claimed they looked like a cross between deer and rats.
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