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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A ring-tailed coati (Nasua nasua), a South American carnivore.

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coati

Example

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"The coatimundi is often seen in the forests."

Etymology

From Portuguese coatimundi, from Nheengatu kuatimu'ne, from Old Tupi kua'ti (see coati) + mu'ne (“trick, snare”).

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