abrocoma

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Noun abrocoma has 1 sense

Abrocoma, genus Abrocoma - abrocomes
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Chinchillidae, family Chinchillidae
--₁ has members: abrocome, chinchilla rat, rat chinchilla

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Term: Abrocoma

Description:

Abrocoma refers to a genus of South American rodents, commonly known as chinchilla rats. These small, herbivorous animals are native to the Andes Mountains and are characterized by their soft fur and long tails.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (singular):

Abrocoma - a small rodent belonging to the genus Abrocoma.

Sample Sentence: The abrocoma scurried across the rocky terrain, seeking shelter from the biting cold.

2. Noun (plural):

Abrocomas - the plural form of abrocoma.

Sample Sentence: The ecologists observed a group of abrocomas foraging for food in the alpine grasslands.

3. Adjective:

Abrocoma (describing word) - relating to or characteristic of the genus Abrocoma.

Sample Sentence: The researcher discovered an abrocoma burrow near the remote mountain pass.