ringtail

[ ring-teyl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

any phalanger of the genus Pseudocheirus, having the prehensile tail tails curled into a ring.
cacomistle.
Also called ringsail. Nautical. a narrow studdingsail set abaft a gaff sail, especially a spanker, upon spears extending beyond the gaff and boom.

ringtail

/ ˈrɪŋˌteɪl /

See cacomistle
Also calledring-tailed cat another name for cacomistle
Also calledringtail possum any of several possums having curling prehensile tails used to grasp branches while climbing

First recorded in 1530–40; ring ¹ + tail ¹

Stealthily though Ringtail advanced, sharp eyes noted his approach.

In the shallows where it had spread over its low banks, Ringtail found an abundance of food and fed daintily.

The next night found Ringtail entirely recovered from his adventure and once more abroad.

Ringtail was free to continue his way homeward, limping slightly but proud of his victory.

A few nights later Ringtail met with a strange adventure, one which left him thoroughly puzzled.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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