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paca

/pah-kuh, pak-uh/US // ˈpɑ kə, ˈpæk ə //UK // (ˈpɑːkə, ˈpækə) //

豌豆荚,豌豆蔻,豌豆花,豌豆黄

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a large, white-spotted, almost tailless rodent, Agouti paca, of Central and South America, having features resembling a guinea pig and rabbit: valued as food.

Examples

  • OUR former description of the Paca was taken from a young one which had not nearly come to its full growth.

  • The Paca very easily becomes domesticated, and is very gentle and tractable, unless when much irritated.

  • Mr. Paca was continued in Congress until 1778 and rendered valuable service to his country.

  • Upon the firm basis of an honest lawyer Mr. Paca commenced a successful business and built an enduring fame.

  • Soon after he commenced practice at the bar Mr. Paca was elected to the Maryland legislature and became a very useful member.

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