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nutria

nut·ria

US/ˈnutriʌ/ uncommon us

noun

1.

aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur

Origin

From Spanish nutria (“otter”), from Latin lutra.

Phrases

  • nutria rat

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