agouti
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Noun — A rodent of the genus Dasyprocta that looks somewhat like a guinea pig but has longer legs, found mainly in Central and South America.
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How to use agouti
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a wild agouti
agouti fur
agouti coat
agouti pattern
The animal sense is neutral, and the fur sense is mainly used in biology and animal breeding.
Etymology
English took the word from French agouti, which came from Old Tupi akuti.
Full origin of agouti →Frequently asked questions
What is an agouti?
An agouti is a rodent of the genus Dasyprocta. It resembles a guinea pig but has longer legs.
Where do agoutis live?
Agoutis are mainly native to Central and South America.
How do you pronounce agouti?
It is pronounced uh-GOO-tee, with the stress on the middle syllable.
