capybara UK /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/US /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ noun2 •A large semi-aquatic South American rodent of the genus Hydrochoerus. •The greater capybara (true capybara).“Our fires burned well,” continued Tom, “and we roasted our young capybara to perfection; we only wanted salt and pepper, and an onion or two to make it delicious.[…]" — 1876 formscapybaras