What is another word for kinkajou?

Pronunciation: [kˈɪŋkɐd͡ʒˌuː] (IPA)

Kinkajous are small, furry mammals found in Central and South America. They are known for their distinctive appearance, with long, curling tails and big, bushy ears. There are several synonyms for the word "kinkajou," including honey bear, potto, and civet cat. These names reflect different aspects of the animal's behavior and appearance. For example, the honey bear name comes from the kinkajou's love of sweet nectar, while the potto and civet cat names reference the animal's arboreal lifestyle and nocturnal habits. Regardless of what you call them, kinkajous are fascinating and unique creatures that are well worth learning more about.

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What are the hypernyms for Kinkajou?

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What are the hyponyms for Kinkajou?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for kinkajou (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Kinkajou?

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Usage examples for Kinkajou

But a friendly interest in a Python had lived and recrudesced as the kinkajou endeavoured to get at some soft biscuit, in spite of a cruel wire screen no one bigger than a rat could get his little claw through.
"When Ghost Meets Ghost"
William Frend De Morgan
This was, of course, to the kinkajou.
"When Ghost Meets Ghost"
William Frend De Morgan
Let's be absorbed in the kinkajou.
"When Ghost Meets Ghost"
William Frend De Morgan

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