jaguarondi

/ ˌdʒæɡwəˈrʌndɪ; ˌdʒæɡwəˈrɒndɪ /

noun

1. See eyra
   a feline mammal, Felis yagouaroundi, of Central and South America, with a reddish or grey coat, short legs, and a long tail See also eyra

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaguarondi¹

C19: via Portuguese from Tupi

Example Sentences

The names jaguarondi and eyra are applied indifferently to this species and Felis eyra.

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