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coatimundi

[koh-ah-tee]

Origin

noun, plural -tis.

any tropical American carnivore of the genus Nasua, related to the raccoon, having an elongated body, long, ringed tail, and a slender, flexible snout.

Also, co·a·ti-mon·di, co·a·ti-mun·di

[koh-ah-tee-muhn-dee] .

Origin:
1670–80; < Portuguese < Tupi

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coati

1676, from Tupi (Brazil), from cua "cincture" + tim "nose."

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