Cavies Definition: See cabby, a more or less tailless rodent family with only three toes on its hind paws.
What does a guinea pig mean?
Definition of Cavies: Any of the South American rodents (Cavies) with some short-tailed rough hair, especially: Guinea Pig.
What does cabby mean?
(ˈkeɪvɪ) Noun Word form: plural. A small South American Hystricomorpha of the Cavies family, especially one of the genus Cavies, with a thick body and a very small tail. See also Guinea Pig.
Is the guinea pig a rodent?
One of 14 species of South American rodents, including guinea pigs (Cavies), guinea pigs, mara, yellow tooth cavities, mountain cavities, and rock cavities. All bodies except Maras are strong, with short limbs, large head and eyes, and short ears.
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