noun
- a small rodent with very soft, thick fur, native to South America
- the soft, dense fur of a chinchilla, used to make expensive clothing
Examples
- The chinchilla rolled in dust to keep its fur clean.
- Chinchillas are popular pets because of their gentle nature.
- The coat was made from genuine chinchilla fur.
- Wild chinchillas live in the mountains of Chile and Peru.
- She bought a chinchilla stole for the formal event.
- The pet store had several chinchillas for sale.
- Chinchilla fur is so dense that fleas cannot survive in it.