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chinchilla Definition

chin·chilla (c̸hin c̸hil′ə)

noun

  1. a small rodent (Chinchilla laniger) found in the Andes, but bred extensively elsewhere for its fur
  2. the expensive, soft, pale-gray fur of this animal
  3. a variety of Persian cat, typically pure white

  4. Etymology: prob. after Chinchilla, Sp town where first made

    a heavy cloth of wool, or wool and cotton, with a tufted, napped surface, used for making overcoats

Etymology: Sp, prob. dim. of chinche: see chinch

chinchilla Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • breed: However, I hope that it may explain some things for people new to breeding chinchillas.
  • keep: However, I would not like to see chinchillas kept in cages much smaller than this.
  • allow: A ' house ' of some form should also be provided to allow the chinchilla to hide away whenever it feels the need.
  • have: If you have a sick chinchilla please take them straight to the vet.
  • give: I am sure you will find that there is no need to give chinchillas additional salt.

Preposition: for

  • sale: DON'T take a chinchilla on any unnecessary journeys during warm weather, that includes any chinchillas for sale.

Adjective modifier

  • wild: Excessive hunting greatly reduced the number of wild chinchillas.
  • pet: By observing the general rules, the pet chinchilla can live on average for 10 to 15 years.
  • female: The female chinchilla can be quite aggressive toward the male.
  • male: Over amorous male chinchillas may in fact have a fur ring.
  • most: Most chinchillas can be fed softened food from a spoon whilst sat on your lap.
  • standard: I have some good strong standard chinchillas to outcross my violet bloodlines with, in order to impart health, size and quality.

Modifies a noun

  • pellet: The guinea pig and chinchilla pellets have plenty of vitamin c and other vitamins.
  • cage: A large rat or even a chinchilla cage is ideal.
  • breeder: I would also appreciate any info regarding chinchilla breeders in/near London.
  • fur: In chinchillas fur chewing is said to be down to boredom, stress or lack of fiber.
  • diet: Some of us have started to introduce fresh and dried fruit vegetables to our chinchillas diet.
  • owner: There probably isn't a chinchilla owner who doesn't give treats.

Noun used with modifier

  • rescue: Nibbling News has had two rescue chinchillas who sadly died after long lives.
  • baby: Also for use with nursing females and poorly animals as a high energy food, for baby chinchillas being weaned.