The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CAPYBARA
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result CAPYBARA
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What does CAPYBARA mean?
CAPYBARA noun- A semi-aquatic South American rodent, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, the largest living rodent.