CARPINCHO


Meaning of CARPINCHO in English

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

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