coypu in French
coypu in French is ragondin — coypu means a large semiaquatic rodent native to South America, resembling an oversized rat with bright orange-yellow front teeth, that has been introduced to other continents and is farmed for its fur in some regions while being treated as a pest in others.
coypu in French
ragondin
A large, crepuscular, semiaquatic rodent (Myocastor coypus) resembling a large rat, having bright orange-yellow incisors, native to South America and introduced to Europe, Asia and North America, valued for its fur in eastern Europe and central Asia and considered a pest elsewhere.
What does "coypu" mean?
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noun A large semiaquatic rodent native to South America, resembling an oversized rat with bright orange-yellow front teeth, that has been introduced to other continents and is farmed for its fur in some regions while being treated as a pest in others.
"Coypu were introduced to European wetlands partly for fur farming."
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coypu in a sentence
- Coypu were introduced to European wetlands partly for fur farming.
- A coypu spends much of its time swimming and feeding along riverbanks.
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What is "coypu" in French?
"coypu" in French is ragondin. coypu means: A large semiaquatic rodent native to South America, resembling an oversized rat with bright orange-yellow front teeth, that has been introduced to other continents and is farmed for its fur in some regions while being treated as a pest in others.
How do you use "coypu" in a sentence?
Example: "Coypu were introduced to European wetlands partly for fur farming." In French, "coypu" is ragondin.
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