noun Download 🔗Share Any of the large rodents of the genus Cuniculus (but see also its synonyms), native to Central America and South America, which have dark brown or black fur, a white or yellowish underbelly and rows of white spots along the sides. Examples : "Deep in the rainforest, the wildlife researcher set up camera traps hoping to capture images of the elusive pacas with their distinctive spotted sides. " animal nature organism biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading