Noun lagidium has 1 sense

1. Lagidium, genus Lagidium - a genus of Chinchillidae
   --₁ is a kind of mammal genus
   --₁ is a member of Chinchillidae, family Chinchillidae
   --₁ has members: mountain chinchilla, mountain viscacha
   

Term: lagidium

Definition:

Lagidium is a genus of small, rabbit-like mammals belonging to the family Chinchillidae. They are native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A small mammal of the genus Lagidium, resembling a rabbit, with soft fur and long hind legs.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, lagidium refers specifically to the species known as the mountain viscacha (Lagidium viscacia).

Local Usage:

In local usage, lagidium can refer to any member of the Lagidium genus, including the plains viscacha (Lagidium peruanum) and the northern viscacha (Lagidium ahuacaense).

Sample Sentences:

• The lagidium is known for its agility and ability to navigate rocky terrains.
• Visiting the Andes, you might catch a glimpse of lagidiums hopping between boulders.

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