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jaguarundi

Pronunciation: /ˌdʒagwəˈrʌndi/
Definition of jaguarundi

noun (plural jaguarundis)

  • a small American wild cat with a uniform red or grey coat, slender body, and short legs, found from Arizona to Argentina.
    • Felis yagouaroundi, family Felidae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Portuguese, from Tupi-Guarani, from yaguára 'jaguar' + undi 'dark'

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