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cavy

Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪ.vi/

The English word “cavy” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Synonym of domestic guinea pig.
  2. Any rodent in the Caviidae.

Etymology

From taxonomic name Cavia + English -y.

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