Chinchilla (noun)

A small rodent, Chinchilla laniger, native to the Andes, with soft, thick, silvery-gray fur, often kept as a pet or raised for its fur.

Origin:

From spanish chinchilla, from mapuche chinchilla.

Examples:

1. She had a pet chinchilla that she kept in a cage.
2. The chinchilla is a small rodent that is native to the Andes.
3. Chinchillas are known for their soft, thick, silvery-gray fur.
4. The chinchilla's fur is highly prized for its softness and warmth.
5. Chinchillas are often kept as pets, but they are also raised for their fur.