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cavy    
n. 天竺鼠

天竺鼠

cavy
n 1: short-tailed rough-haired South American rodent

Guinea pig \Guin"ea pig`\ [Prob. a mistake for Guiana pig.]
1. (Zool.) A small Brazilian rodent ({Cavia porcellus} or
{Cavia cobaya}), about seven inches in length and usually
of a white color, with spots of orange and black. Called
also {cavy}. It is the domesticated form of the wild cavy,
often kept as a pet and used commonly as an experimental
animal in laboratory research.
[Webster 1913 Suppl. PJC]

2. Hence, [figuratively]: Any animal or person used in an
experiment; -- also applied to people who are unwillingly
or unknowingly subjected by authorities to policies or
procedures which might cause bodily or mental harm.
[PJC]

3. A contemptuous sobriquet. [Obs.] --Smollett
[Webster 1913 Suppl. PJC]


Cavy \Ca"vy\, n.; pl. {Cavies}. [NL. cavia, fr. Brazilian
cabiai: cf. F. cabiai.] (Zool.)
A rodent of the genera {Cavia} and {Dolichotis}, as the
guinea pig ({Cavia cobaya}). Cavies are natives of South
America.
[1913 Webster]

{Water cavy} (Zool.), The capybara.
[1913 Webster]


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  • Cavy | Rodent Pet, Behavior Care | Britannica
    Cavy, (family Caviidae), any of 14 species of South American rodents comprising guinea pigs, maras, yellow-toothed cavies, mountain cavies, and rock cavies All except the maras have robust bodies, short limbs, large heads and eyes, and short ears
  • Caviidae - Wikipedia
    Caviidae, the cavy family, is composed of rodents native to South America and includes the domestic guinea pig, wild cavies, and the largest living rodent, the capybara
  • Should You Keep a Patagonian Cavy as a Pet? - The Spruce Pets
    The Patagonian cavy is one of the more docile exotic pets These large rodents are distantly related to guinea pigs and can be similarly kept in indoor cages, albeit much bigger, when not under supervision
  • ACBA| American Cavy Breeders Association
    The Purpose of the AMERICAN CAVY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION shall be to promote the breeding and improvement of the cavy, and to secure publicity for and interest in the cavy as an exhibition and pet animal
  • OREGON CAVY BREEDERS SOCIETY in Medford, OR | Company Info . . .
    Discover Company Info on OREGON CAVY BREEDERS SOCIETY in Medford, OR, such as Contacts, Addresses, Reviews, and Registered Agent
  • Cavies (Guinea Pigs) | OSU Extension Service
    Showing your cavy involves presenting it to a judge and demonstrating your knowledge of care and handling It’s a fun way to improve public speaking, confidence, and attention to detail
  • CAVY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of CAVY is any of several short-tailed rough-haired South American rodents (family Caviidae); especially : guinea pig





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