tapir
What is another word for tapir? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An odd-toed hoofed mammal of the genus Tapirus, with a long flexible upper lip.
We haven't recorded synonyms for tapir yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use tapir
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Malayan tapir
mountain tapir
Baird's tapir
lowland tapir
It is a neutral word, used in everyday and zoological writing.
Etymology
The word was borrowed into English from French tapir, which came from the Old Tupi word tapi'ira.
Full origin of tapir →Frequently asked questions
What is a tapir?
A tapir is an odd-toed hoofed mammal of the genus Tapirus, with a long prehensile upper lip.
Where does the word tapir come from?
English took it from French, which took it from the Old Tupi word tapi'ira.
Is tapir pronounced like taper?
One common pronunciation of tapir sounds the same as taper, though other pronunciations also exist.
