1. plural of coypu; large South American rodents with webbed feet, also called nutria

Examples

• The coypus escaped from the fur farm and established wild populations.
• Coypus are excellent swimmers due to their webbed hind feet.
• The wetlands were damaged by invasive coypus eating the vegetation.
• Wildlife officials are working to control the coypu population.
• Coypus were originally imported for their valuable fur.
• The large coypus can weigh up to 20 pounds.