Cabiai

/kæbˈiːaɪ/ noun

Definition

An alternative or archaic spelling of capybara, the world's largest living rodent.

Etymology

A variant spelling of 'capybara,' which comes from Tupi (a South American indigenous language) 'capy ara' meaning 'grass-eater.' The 'cabiai' variant reflects older English naturalist texts.

Kelly Says

Capybaras are so chill that they're often found lounging in groups of 10-100, and other animals like birds will perch on them to pick off parasites—nature's ultimate social network.

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