Meaning of the word chupacabra in English

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chupacabra

US /ˌtʃuː.pəˈkɑː.brə/
UK /ˌtʃuː.pəˈkɑː.brə/
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Noun

a legendary creature in the folklore of parts of the Americas, with a reputation for attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, especially goats.

Example:
Farmers reported seeing a strange creature, possibly a chupacabra, near their livestock.
Tales of the chupacabra often involve mysterious livestock deaths.