Definitions for "Coypu"
Keywords:  rodent, nutria, beaver, fur, myopotamus
A South American rodent (Myopotamus coypus), allied to the beaver. It produces a valuable fur called nutria.
aquatic South American rodent resembling a small beaver; bred for its fur
The coypu or nutria (Myocastor coypus) (or in Louisianan vernacular, "nuture rat") is a large, crepuscular, semiaquatic rodent native to South America, but now also present in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. In most regions, the coypu is considered a pest. However, in eastern Europe and Central Asia, it is still valued for its fur.
The Coypu is a class of small sailing dinghy. It is a highly stable boat, suitable for beginners, and is normally sailed by two people, although three can be accommodated comfortably.