Chinchilla: meaning, definitions and examples

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chinchilla

 

[ สงษชnหˆtสƒษชlษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal, pet

The chinchilla is a small rodent native to the Andes mountains in South America. Known for its incredibly soft and dense fur, it is a popular pet due to its playful and social nature. Chinchillas are nocturnal and require a specific habitat that mimics their natural environment. In the wild, they live in colonies and are highly active. They are herbivores, mainly feeding on grasses and other vegetation.

Synonyms

animal, pet, rodent

Examples of usage

  • I have a chinchilla as a pet.
  • Chinchillas are known for their soft fur.
  • The chinchilla enjoys dust baths.
  • You should provide a large cage for your chinchilla.
  • Chinchillas need a specific diet to stay healthy.

Translations

Translations of the word "chinchilla" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chincheta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค‚เคšเคฟเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chinchilla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ chinchilla

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะธะฝั‡ะธะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chinchilla

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chinchilla

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chinchilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงinรงila

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ์น ๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูŠู†ุดูŠู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤรญnฤila

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤรญnฤila

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป“้ผ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤinฤila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ chinchilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‡ะธะฝั‡ะธะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒ˜แƒœแƒฉแƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงinรงila

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chinchilla

Etymology

The word 'chinchilla' originates from the Chilean Spanish 'chinchilla,' which was derived from the indigenous Aymara language. The animal itself has been known to inhabit the Andean mountains for thousands of years, where it was named for its resemblance to other small rodents of the region. The chinchilla was originally hunted for its fur by indigenous peoples, and its popularity as a domestic pet emerged in the 20th century when they were first bred in captivity. Due to overhunting and habitat loss, wild chinchilla populations have significantly decreased, leading to conservation efforts aimed at protecting these unique rodents. Today, chinchillas are well-known in the pet industry, valued for their gentle disposition and minimal care requirements compared to other small mammals.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,423 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.