Definition of kinkajou in English:
kinkajou
nounˈkɪŋkəˌdʒuːˈkɪŋkəˌdʒu
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
Example sentencesExamples
- During the day, kinkajous generally sleep, often inside of hollowed out trees or laying on limbs of trees.
- A large contingent of coatamundis (raccoon-like animals) patrolled the rear arena of the tower hoping for kitchen scraps, and every evening the staff attracted a kinkajou with a banana placed at eye-level spot for our pleased viewing.
- Resembling a cross between a young bear and a monkey the kinkajou is rarely ever seen on the ground.
- Because of their solitary nature, an adult female kinkajou takes full responsibility for caring for her young.
- In fact, the combination of traits embodied in the kinkajou make it a rare meal for any predator.
Origin
Late 18th century: from French quincajou, alteration of carcajou.
Definition of kinkajou in US English:
kinkajou
nounˈkiNGkəˌjo͞oˈkɪŋkəˌdʒu
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
Example sentencesExamples
- A large contingent of coatamundis (raccoon-like animals) patrolled the rear arena of the tower hoping for kitchen scraps, and every evening the staff attracted a kinkajou with a banana placed at eye-level spot for our pleased viewing.
- Because of their solitary nature, an adult female kinkajou takes full responsibility for caring for her young.
- Resembling a cross between a young bear and a monkey the kinkajou is rarely ever seen on the ground.
- In fact, the combination of traits embodied in the kinkajou make it a rare meal for any predator.
- During the day, kinkajous generally sleep, often inside of hollowed out trees or laying on limbs of trees.
Origin
Late 18th century: from French quincajou, alteration of carcajou.