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coypu

/ˈkaɪpuː/ /ˈkɔɪpuː/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

""The farmer was worried because the coypu were digging burrows near the riverbank, potentially damaging his crops." "
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Related Words

Illustration introduced

introduced verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːst/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːst/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration potentially

potentially adverb

/pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/

In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way.

"The new student is potentially a star athlete; she runs very fast and jumps high. "

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration resembling

resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

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semiaquatic adjective

/ˌsɛmiəˈkwætɪk/ /ˌsɛmaɪəˈkwætɪk/

(of animals) Spending part of the life cycle underwater. Also, spending a significant proportion of its time in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.

"The otters are semiaquatic animals, spending significant time both in the river and on the riverbank. "

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crepuscular adjective

/kɹɪˈpʌskjʊlə/ /kɹəˈpʌskjələɹ/

Of or resembling twilight; dim.

"The crepuscular light of the late evening made it hard to read my book outside. "

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riverbank noun

/ˈrɪvərˌbæŋk/ /ˈrɪvɚˌbæŋk/

A sloped side of a river acting as a barrier between the water and level ground to either side.

"The family spread their picnic blanket on the grassy riverbank. "

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elsewhere noun

/ˌɛlsˈʍɛːə/ /ˈɛlsˌʍɛːɹ/

A place other than here.

"My favorite books are kept at the library; I don't have them elsewhere. "

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eastern adjective

/ˈiːstən/

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the east.

"The eastern part of the park has the best views of the sunrise. "

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damaging verb

/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.

"Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them."

Illustration incisors

incisors noun

/ɪnˈsaɪzərz/ /ɪnˈsaɪsərz/

One of the front teeth of mammals, between the canines.

"The dentist checked my son's incisors to make sure they were growing in straight. "

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central adjective

/ˈsɛntɹəl/

Being in the centre.

"The central library is located in the heart of the city. "