"acouchi" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: acouchis [plural]
Etymology: From French acouchi, probably from the same Old Tupi name akuti as agouti. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|acouchi}} French acouchi, {{der|en|tpw|-}} Old Tupi Head templates: {{en-noun}} acouchi (plural acouchis)
  1. Any of several rodents of the genus Myoprocta of the family Dasyproctidae, smaller than agoutis, which inhabit Amazonia. Wikipedia link: acouchi Categories (lifeform): Caviomorphs Synonyms: acouchy, acuchi

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