Definition for WA-TER-HOG

WA-TER-HOG, n. [water and hog.]

A quadruped of South America, the Hydrochærus capybara, a rodent mammal, inhabiting the shores of the great rivers of South America. Its length is about three feet. Naturalists consider it as nearly allied to the cobaya or guinea pig.

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