noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of coati
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: coati
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
coatimundi
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noun
Meaning 2
Synonym of coati
A ring-tailed coati (Nasua nasua), a South American carnivore.
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History
Etymology
From Portuguese coatimundi, from Nheengatu kuatimu'ne, from Old Tupi kua'ti (see coati) + mu'ne (“trick, snare”).
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Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Pipil: petzut — Nasua nasua
- Portuguese: quati — Nasua nasua