abrocoma
|ab-ro-co-ma|
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/ˌæbrəˈkoʊmə/
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/ˌæbrəˈkəʊmə/
delicate hair
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abrocoma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'abrokoma,' where 'abro-' meant 'delicate' and 'koma' meant 'hair.'
Historical Evolution
'abrokoma' transformed into the modern English word 'abrocoma' through scientific classification.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'delicate hair,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a genus of rodents.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of rodents in the family Abrocomidae, commonly known as chinchilla rats, native to South America.
The abrocoma is known for its soft fur and long tail.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/06 08:51