Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Via Spanish paca and Portuguese paca, from Paraguayan Guarani paka.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gibnutlabbaroyal rat
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