Meaning of the word chinchilla in English

What does chinchilla mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chinchilla

US /tʃɪnˈtʃɪl.ə/
UK /tʃɪnˈtʃɪl.ə/
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Noun

1.

a small rodent with soft, grey fur and a long, bushy tail, native to the Andes mountains in South America, often kept as a pet or farmed for its fur

Example:
The pet store had a cute little chinchilla for sale.
Her coat was made of real chinchilla fur.
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