释义 |
hutia /hʌˈtiːə /nounA rodent resembling a cavy, with short legs and tail, found only in the Caribbean.- Family Capromyidae: two genera, in particular Capromys, and several species, some of which are now extinct.
It was said to be slightly larger than a hutia and was a source of food for natives....- The most visible animal on the base is the hutia, known as the ‘banana rat’ by residents here.
- This nocturnal hutia feeds on roots, bark, shoots, fruit, and foliage of many different plants.
OriginMid 16th century: from Spanish, from Taino huti, cuti. |