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cavy Definition

cavy ()

noun pl. -·vies

any of a family (Caviidae) of short-tailed South American rodents, as the guinea pig

Etymology: < ModL Cavia < Galibi cabiai

cavy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: I currently have a cavy, Suzie, who has also suffered a stroke and is fine.

Modifies a noun

  • breeder: Good guinea pig or cavy breeders will take the time to make sure you understand what keeping guinea pigs involves.
  • rescue: In addition Belinda will install anything else a cavy rescue wants on their site including an online shop if required.
  • club: The Handbook contains a full list of all cavy club secretaries with contact details, also many advertisements from leading breeders.
  • vet: This index page has also been optimized for search engines looking for cavy vets.
  • fancy: This panel ensures that the cavy fancy operates at all times in a fair, honest and worthwhile way.
  • lover: A great new range of gifts for cavy lovers who often find theirselves ' At Home with your cavy ' in the kitchen.

Noun used with modifier

  • satin: Possibly we are dealing with a genetic defect in the metabolism of the satin cavy.

Browse dictionary entries near cavy

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  2. Cavour
  3. cavort
  4. cavity
  5. Cavite
  6. cavitation
  7. cavil
  8. cavicorn
  9. caviar
  10. cavetto
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  2. Caxton
  3. cay
  4. Cayenne
  5. cayenne (pepper)
  6. cayman
  7. Cayman Islands
  8. Cayuga
  9. Cayuga Lake
  10. Cayuse