chinchilla
chinchilla
Definition
chin·chilla (c̸hin c̸hil′ə)
noun
- a small rodent (Chinchilla laniger) found in the Andes, but bred extensively elsewhere for its fur
- the expensive, soft, pale-gray fur of this animal
- a variety of Persian cat, typically pure white
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
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