Cuniculus

Translation of "cuniculus" into Russian

Noun

/kjuːˈnɪkjʊləs/

/kjuˈnɪkjələs/

cuniculus

cuniculi pl

The cuniculus is a small mammal known for its long ears.

Кролик - это небольшое млекопитающее, известное своими длинными ушами.

The ancient Romans used a cuniculus to transport water.

Древние римляне использовали туннель для транспортировки воды.

Additional translations

Noun

/kjuːˈnɪkjʊləs/

/kjuˈnɪkjələs/

An archaic term for a rabbit.

In medieval texts, the cuniculus was prized for its soft fur.

An ancient Roman water channel or tunnel used for irrigation or drainage.

The farmers relied on the cuniculus to bring water to their fields during the dry season.

Proper noun

A taxonomic genus within the family Cuniculidae comprising the pacas of Central and South America.

Cuniculus paca is widespread in the tropical forests of Central America.