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kinkajou

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒuː/
Definition of kinkajou

noun

  • an arboreal nocturnal fruit-eating mammal with a prehensile tail and a long tongue, found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
    • Potos flavus, family Procyonidae

Origin:

late 18th century: from French quincajou, alteration of carcajou

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