nutrias Meaning & Definition
ˈnü-trē-ə
What Does Nutrias Mean?
Nutrias is used as a noun meaning the durable usually light brown fur of a nutria. It is also used to mean a large South American semiaquatic rodent (Myocastor coypus) with webbed hind feet and a round nearly hairless tail that has been introduced into parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Nutrias in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈnü-trē-ə/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| First known use | 1811 |
Nutrias Definition (Noun)
- the durable usually light brown fur of a nutria
- a large South American semiaquatic rodent (Myocastor coypus) with webbed hind feet and a round nearly hairless tail that has been introduced into parts of Europe, Asia, and North America
Synonyms of Nutrias
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Nutrias synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
nutria
nutrias
Origin of Nutrias
borrowed from American Spanish, from Spanish, "otter," altered (with n of uncertain origin) from Latin lutra otter
First Known Use
1811
How to Pronounce Nutrias
Nutrias is pronounced /ˈnü-trē-ə/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (nü).