Tapir (noun)

1. A large herbivorous mammal found in Central and South America and Southeast Asia, characterized by a short, prehensile snout and thick, bristly hair.
2. A member of the family Tapiridae, which includes four species of tapirs.

Origin:

From the portuguese word tapira and the spanish word tapir, of uncertain origin but possibly from the taíno word for the animal.

Examples:

1. The Malayan tapir is a large mammal found in Southeast Asia.
2. The Brazilian tapir is a large mammal found in South America.
3. The mountain tapir is a large mammal found in South America.
4. The lowland tapir is a large mammal found in South America.
5. The tapir is an herbivore that feeds on leaves, fruits, and branches.