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kinkajou
<zoology> A nocturnal carnivorous mammal (Cercoleptes caudivolvulus) of South America, about as large as a full-grown cat. It has a prehensile tail and lives in trees. It is the only representative of a distinct family (Cercoleptidae) allied to the raccoons.

Synonym: potto, and honey bear.

Origin: F. Kinkajou, quincajou, from the native American name.

Source: Websters Dictionary