viscacha Definition
a burrowing South American rodent with long ears and a bushy tail, living in colonies and feeding on grass and other vegetation.
Using viscacha: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "viscacha" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The viscacha is a herbivorous animal that lives in the Andean region of South America.
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Viscachas are social animals that live in large colonies.
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The fur of the viscacha is highly valued for its softness and warmth.
viscacha Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for viscacha
- vizcacha
- chinchilla rat
Phrases with viscacha
Example
The mountain viscacha is well adapted to the harsh climate of the Andes.
plains viscacha
a species of viscacha found in the plains of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay
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The plains viscacha is a common sight in the grasslands of South America.
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The viscacha rat is known for its distinctive long ears and bushy tail.
Summary: viscacha in Brief
A 'viscacha' [viˈskɑːtʃə] is a burrowing rodent native to South America. It has long ears and a bushy tail, feeds on vegetation, and lives in colonies. The viscacha has two main species: the mountain viscacha and the plains viscacha. Its fur is highly valued for its softness and warmth.
