Definition of Cabiai. Meaning of Cabiai. Synonyms of Cabiai

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Cabiai. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Cabiai and, of course, Cabiai synonyms and on the right images related to the word Cabiai.

Definition of Cabiai

Cabiai
Cabiai Cab"i*ai (k[a^]b"[i^]*[imac]), n. [Native South American name.] (Zo["o]l.) The capybara. See Capybara.
cabiai
Capybara Ca`py*ba"ra, n. [Sp. capibara, fr. the native name.] (Zo["o]l.) A large South American rodent (Hydroch[ae]rus capybara) Living on the margins of lakes and rivers. It is the largest extant rodent, being about three feet long, and half that in height. It somewhat resembles the Guinea pig, to which it is related; -- called also cabiai and water hog.

Meaning of Cabiai from wikipedia

- Neo-Latin; it is derived from cabiai, the animal's name in the language of the Galibi tribes once native to French Guiana. Cabiai may be an adaptation of the...
- Waurá, Mehináku Central Amazonia Anauyá Guinau, Baré Bahuana, Manao Arua Cabiai Mawayana, Wapixana Northwest Amazonia Maipure Yavitero Baniva, Warekena...