Pronunciation : Ca"vy
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [NL. cavia, fr. Brazilian cabiai: cf. F. cabiai.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: A rodent of the genera cavia and Dolichotis, as the guinea pig (Cavia cabaya). Cavies are natives of South America. Water cavy (Zo?l.), The capybara.
pl. Cavies (.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913