Noun
Any of certain caviomorph rodents of the family Echimyidae, especially of genus Proechimys, that resemble rats and have stiff, pointed hairs, or spines.
Any murine rodent of the genus Maxomys (sometimes considered a subgenus of Rattus).
Any murine rodent of the genus Tokudaia.
Any murine rodent of the genus Echiothrix.
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