Kinkajou

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkɪŋkəˌdÊ’uː/, /ˈkɪŋkəˌʒuː/

Alternative forms

• kincajou

Origin

From French quincajou, from an ) word, probably originally meaning ‘wolverine’ (compare Algonquin Kwingwaage, Ojibwe gwiingwa'aage ("wolverine")), which was later transferred to the South American animal. Related to carcajou.

Full definition of kinkajou

Noun

1. , a carnivorous mammal of Central America and South America with a long, prehensile tail, related to the raccoon.

Synonyms

• honey bear, potto