noun
also car·pin·choe kärˈpin(ˌ)chō, ˈkärpə̇nˌ-
( -s )
Etymology: American Spanish carpincho, probably from Tupi caapim grass + súú to bite, eat
1. : capybara
2.
a. : the hide of the capybara
b. : a fine soft-grained leather prepared from this hide and resembling pigskin