Nutria Definition
no͝otrē-ə, nyo͝o-
nutrias
noun
The only member (Myocastor coypus) of a family (Myocastoridae) of South American water-dwelling rodents with webbed feet and a long, almost hairless tail; coypu.
Webster's New World
Its short-haired, soft, brown fur, often dyed to look like beaver.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- Myocastor coypus
- coypu
Other Word Forms of Nutria
Noun
Singular:
nutria
Plural:
nutriasOrigin of Nutria
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