cavies

Meanings

• noun

  A type of rodent, also known as guinea pigs, native to South America.

  - "Cavies are commonly kept as pets due to their gentle nature."
  - "The scientific name for a cavy is Cavia porcellus."

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Synonyms

cavy , lab rat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cavies
caves , waves , ravines , graves

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Variants

List of all variants of cavies that leads to same result
cavies , cavvy , cavy

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Etymology

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The word 'cavies' comes from the Latin word 'cavia', meaning 'gullet' or 'esophagus'.

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Trivia

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1. Cavies are the fourth most popular pet in the United States.

2. They have a unique digestive system that requires them to eat hay constantly to keep their teeth worn down.

3. Cavies were once used as a food source in Europe before they became popular as pets.

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Related Concepts

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1. Guinea pig: Another common name for a cavy.

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Culture

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Cavies have been domesticated for centuries and are popular pets around the world. They have been used in literature, such as in George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', and in art, such as in the painting 'The Guinea Pig' by Adriaan van Ostade.

How to Memorize "cavies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, furry animal with a rounded body and a long, scaly tail. Imagine holding one in your hands or watching it run around in a cage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cavies' with the image of a pet rodent. You could also associate it with the sound of their squeaks or the feeling of their soft fur.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Cute And Velvety Creatures' to remember the word 'cavies'.

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