Meaning of COATI
| Pronunciation: | | kow'âtee
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| | Definition: | | [n] omnivorous mammal of Central and South America |
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| | Synonyms: | | coati-mondi, coati-mundi, coon cat, Nasua narica |
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| | See Also: | | genus Nasua, Nasua, procyonid | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Co*a"ti\ (k[-o]*[aum]"t[-e] or k[-o]*[=a]"t[i^]), n.
[From the native name: cf. F. coati.] (Zo["o]l.)
A mammal of tropical America of the genus {Nasua}, allied to
the raccoon, but with a longer body, tail, and nose.
Note: The red coati ({N. socialis}), called also {coati
mondi}, inhabits Mexico and Central America. The brown
coati ({N. narica}) is found in Surinam and Brazil.
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