agouti

Meanings

• noun

  A type of rodent with a striped coat, native to Central and South America.

  - "The agouti is a common animal in the rainforests of Central America."
  - "Agoutis are important seed dispersers in their ecosystem."
  - "The agouti's striped coat helps it blend in with its surroundings."

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Variants

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agouti , agoutis

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Etymology

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From the Taino word 'aguti' meaning 'rabbit' or 'hare'.

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Trivia

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1. The agouti is the largest rodent in Central America.

2. Agoutis are excellent swimmers and can climb trees with ease.

3. The agouti's striped coat is not only used for camouflage but also helps regulate its body temperature.

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1. rodent: Agoutis are a type of rodent, characterized by their long, pointed snout and their powerful hind legs.

2. striped coat: The agouti's striped coat is a result of a unique pattern of fur pigmentation, which helps it blend in with its environment.

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Culture

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The agouti has been an important food source for indigenous peoples in Central and South America. It is also hunted for its pelt, which is used in making clothing and blankets.

How to Memorize "agouti"

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   - Imagine an agouti as a medium-sized rodent with a long, pointed snout and a striped coat. Visualize it in its natural habitat, which is a rainforest or grassland.

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   - Associate the word 'agouti' with the image of a rodent with a striped coat. Remember that it is native to Central and South America.

3. mnemonics
   

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