honey bear
Definition
Noun 1. A small, arboreal mammal: A tropical American mammal (Potos flavus) that is primarily fruit-eating, has a long prehensile tail, and is related to raccoons. It is also commonly known as a kinkajou.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The honey bear used its long tail to grip the branch as it reached for a ripe mango.
- We were lucky to spot a nocturnal honey bear during our guided night walk in the rainforest.
- Despite its name, the honey bear is not a bear but a member of the Procyonidae family.
Advanced Usage
- The term "honey bear" is a common name that can sometimes cause confusion, as it is also used informally for the sun bear (), an actual bear species from Southeast Asia. In a zoological or precise context, specifying the scientific name or using the name "kinkajou" avoids ambiguity.
Variants and Related Words
- Kinkajou (n): The more precise and alternative common name for the same animal ().
- Potos flavus (n): The scientific name for the honey bear or kinkajou.
Synonyms
- Kinkajou
- Potos (scientific genus name)
Related Phrases
- Arboreal mammal: A mammal that lives in trees. This is a key descriptive phrase for the honey bear.
- Prehensile tail: A tail capable of grasping, which is a defining physical characteristic of the honey bear.
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arboreal fruit-eating mammal of tropical America with a long prehensile tail
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