jaguarondi
jaguarundi (ˌdʒæɡwəˈrʌndɪ)
/ (ˌdʒæɡwəˈrɒndɪ) /
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noun plural -dis
a feline mammal, Felis yagouaroundi, of Central and South America, with a reddish or grey coat, short legs, and a long tailSee also eyra
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Word Origin for jaguarondi
C19: via Portuguese from Tupi
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How to use jaguarondi in a sentence
The names jaguarondi and eyra are applied indifferently to this species and Felis eyra.