The Collaborative International Dictionary
Utia
Utia \U"ti*a\, n. [NL.] (Zo["o]l.) Any species of large West Indian rodents of the genus Capromys, or Utia. In general appearance and habits they resemble rats, but they are as large as rabbits.
Wiktionary
utia
n. Any species of large West Indian rodents of the genus ''Capromys'' or (taxlink Utia genus noshow=1), resembling large rats.