coati
Definition
Noun: 1. A small, omnivorous mammal native to the forests of Central and South America, characterized by a long, flexible snout and a long, often ringed tail. It is a member of the raccoon family (Procyonidae).
Usage
- The word "coati" is a countable noun. Its plural form is "coatis."
- It is used to refer to the animal itself, often in contexts related to wildlife, zoology, or travel in the Americas.
Examples
- We saw a family of coatis foraging for fruit and insects near the trail.
- The coati uses its long, sensitive snout to root through leaf litter in search of food.
- Unlike their nocturnal raccoon cousins, coatis are primarily active during the day.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in its full common name forms, such as white-nosed coati or ring-tailed coati, to specify different species within the genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Coati-mundi: An alternative common name for the same animal, derived from Tupian languages.
- Nasua: The scientific genus name for coatis.
Synonyms
- Coati-mundi (n): An exact synonym, referring to the same animal.
- Ring-tailed coati (n): A descriptive synonym for common species.
Different Meanings
- There are no significantly different meanings for "coati." It refers specifically to the mammal of the genus .
Noun
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omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America
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