Cavy

n.

1.

(Zool.) A rodent of the genera Cavia and Dolichotis, as the guinea pig (Cavia cobaya). Cavies are natives of South America. Water cavy (Zool.) The capybara.

Noun

1.

cavy - short-tailed rough-haired South American rodent

aperea, Cavia, Cavia cobaya, Cavia porcellus, genus Cavia, gnawer, gnawing animal, guinea pig, rodent, wild cavy