Agouti

Pronunciation: /əˈɡuːti/

Definitions of agouti

noun a small, agile, rabbit-sized rodent found in Central and South America, known for its brownish-gray fur and white underbelly

Example Sentences

A1 An agouti is a small rodent found in Central and South America.

A2 The agouti has a brown coat and can often be seen foraging for food in the forest.

B1 Agoutis play an important role in seed dispersal in tropical ecosystems.

B2 Researchers have observed interesting social behaviors among agouti populations.

C1 The agouti's ability to adapt to changing environments is a topic of ongoing scientific study.

C2 Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitats of agoutis and other wildlife species.

Examples of agouti in a Sentence

formal The agouti is a rodent species native to Central and South America.

informal I saw an agouti running through the forest during my hike.

slang That agouti is so cute, I want to take it home as a pet!

figurative The agouti of the group, always scurrying around getting things done.

Grammatical Forms of agouti

• plural: agoutis
• comparative: more agouti
• superlative: most agouti
• present tense: agouti
• future tense: will agouti
• perfect tense: has agoutied
• continuous tense: is agoutiing
• singular: agouti
• positive degree: agouti
• infinitive: to agouti
• gerund: agouting
• participle: agoutied

Origin and Evolution of agouti

First Known Use: 1671 year

Language of Origin: Tupi

Story behind the word: The word 'agouti' originates from the Tupi language of Brazil, where it was used to refer to a type of rodent.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'agouti' has come to be used in English to specifically refer to a type of rodent found in Central and South America, known for its distinctive fur coloration and habits.