kosote
Kosote is a term that can refer to several different things, making its precise definition dependent on context. In some South American indigenous languages, particularly Quechua, "kosote" is the name for a type of rodent. These rodents are often small to medium-sized mammals found in various regions of the Andes mountains. Their diet typically consists of vegetation, and they play a role in their local ecosystems.
Alternatively, "Kosote" can also be the name of a place. There are locations in South America, such