hydrochaeris

Latin

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὕδωρ (húdōr, “water”) + χοίρος (khoíros, “pig”)

Adjective

hydrochaeris

  1. (New Latin) water pig (attributive)

Usage notes
  • Used exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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