NOUN: "any of three large nocturnal chiefly Central and South American rodents" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "any of three large nocturnal chiefly Central and South American rodents" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. large burrowing rodent of South America and Central America; highly esteemed as food

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CHIEFLY (adverb)
1. for the most part
NOCTURNAL (adjective)
1. belonging to or active during the night

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