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ringtail

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

First recorded in 1530–40; ring1 + tail1
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British Dictionary definitions for ringtail

ringtail
/ (ˈrɪŋˌteɪl) /

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