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ringtail

[ring-teyl]
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noun
  1. any phalanger of the genus Pseudocheirus, having the prehensile tail curled into a ring.
  2. cacomistle.
  3. Also called ringsail. Nautical. a narrow studdingsail set abaft a gaff sail, especially a spanker, upon spears extending beyond the gaff and boom.
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adjective
  1. ring-tailed.
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Origin of ringtail

First recorded in 1530–40; ring1 + tail1
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Historical Examples

  • His comfortable home was gone, but Ringtail was not one to complain.

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    Zoe Meyer

  • Ringtail circled with him, always presenting a formidable front.

  • Ringtail had, also, another habit which annoyed Pal greatly.

  • Ringtail stared, the light reflected from his bright little eyes.

  • As has been mentioned, Ringtail was extremely fond of bright objects.

British Dictionary definitions for ringtail

ringtail

noun
  1. Also called: ring-tailed cat another name for cacomistle
  2. Also called: ringtail possum Australian any of several possums having curling prehensile tails used to grasp branches while climbing
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