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Tayra

Tayra Meaning & Definition
Tayra Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Tayra?

[n] long-tailed arboreal mustelid of Central and South America

Synonyms | Synonyms for Tayra: Eira barbara | taira

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See Also | Eira | genus Eira | mustelid | musteline | musteline mammal

Tayra In Webster's Dictionary

\Tay"ra\, n. [From the native name.] (Zo["o]l.) A South American carnivore ({Galera barbara}) allied to the grison. The tail is long and thick. The length, including the tail, is about three feet. [Written also {taira}.]

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