noun
agouti
uh-GOO-tee
Agouti (noun) means a rodent of the genus Dasyprocta that looks somewhat like a guinea pig but has longer legs, found mainly in Central and South America. Example: “An agouti darted across the forest path in search of fallen fruit.”
noun
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A rodent of the genus Dasyprocta that looks somewhat like a guinea pig but has longer legs, found mainly in Central and South America.
"An agouti darted across the forest path in search of fallen fruit."
"The zoo keeps two agoutis in its rainforest exhibit."
"Agoutis live mainly in Central and South America."
2
technical A fur or coat pattern in which each hair has several bands of light and dark pigment with a black tip.
"The breeder described the rabbit's coat as agouti."
"Many wild rodents have an agouti pattern in their fur."
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How to use agouti
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long-legged, guinea-pig-like rodent from Central and South America.
When to use it
The animal sense is neutral, and the fur sense is mainly used in biology and animal breeding.
Common pairings
a wild agouti
agouti fur
agouti coat
agouti pattern
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Etymology
English took the word from French agouti, which came from Old Tupi akuti.
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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.
What is the meaning of agouti?
"agouti" (noun) means a rodent of the genus Dasyprocta that looks somewhat like a guinea pig but has longer legs, found mainly in Central and South America.
