General
agouti
What does agouti mean?
A large tailless rodent (Dasyprocta) hunted as wild game meat in parts of the Caribbean and South America.
"Agouti meat is a delicacy for some hunters."
Origin
Trinidad & Tobago and Guyana; from Tupi-Guarani via Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
What is an agouti?
An agouti is a large tailless rodent related to the guinea pig, hunted as wild game meat in the Caribbean and South America.
Where does the word agouti come from?
It comes from the Tupi-Guarani language of South America, reaching the Caribbean via Spanish.
Do people eat agouti?
Yes, agouti meat is considered a bush-meat delicacy by some hunters in Trinidad and Guyana.
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