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kinkajou

kink·a·jou [ kíngkə j ] (plural kink·a·jous or kink·a·jou)


noun 
Definition:
 
tree-dwelling mammal with large eyes: a tree-dwelling fruit-eating mammal related to the raccoon that has a long prehensile tail, brownish fur, and large eyes. Native to: Central and South America.  Latin name Potos flavus.

[Late 18th century. Via French quincajou "wolverine" probably < a blend of Montagnais kwa:hkwa:če:w and Ojibwa gwiingwa'aage]
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