Definitions for kinkajou
ˈkɪŋ kəˌdʒukinka·jou

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. kinkajou, honey bear, potto, Potos flavus, Potos caudivolvulusnoun

   arboreal fruit-eating mammal of tropical America with a long prehensile tail

2. potto, kinkajou, Perodicticus pottonoun

   a kind of lemur

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. kinkajounoun

   A carnivorous mammal of Central America and South America with a long, prehensile tail, related to the raccoon.

2. Etymology: From quincajou, from a Native American source, probably originally meaning ‘wolverine’ (compare Algonquin Kwingwaage).

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kinkajou

   The kinkajou (/ˈkɪŋkədʒuː/ KING-kə-joo; Potos flavus) is a tropical rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to olingos, coatis, raccoons, and the ringtail and cacomistle. It is the only member of the genus Potos and is also known as the "honey bear" (a name that it shares with the unrelated sun bear). Kinkajous are arboreal, a lifestyle they evolved independently; they are not closely related to any other tree-dwelling mammal group (primates, some mustelids, etc.). Native to Central and South America, this mostly frugivorous mammal is not an endangered species, though it is seldom seen by people because of its strict nocturnal habits. However, it is hunted for the pet trade, for its skin (to make wallets and horse saddles), and for its meat. The species has been included in Appendix III of CITES by Honduras, which means that exports from Honduras require an export permit, and exports from other countries require a certificate of origin or of re-export. They may live up to 40 years in captivity.

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1. kinkajou

   A kinkajou is a tropical rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to raccoons, coatis, olingos, and the ringtail. It is native to Central and South America and noted for its ability to rotate its feet, which allows it to run in both directions along tree branches. Also known as the "honey bear," it has a long prehensile tail that acts as a fifth limb for climbing.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Kinkajounoun

   a nocturnal carnivorous mammal (Cercoleptes caudivolvulus) of South America, about as large as a full-grown cat. It has a prehensile tail and lives in trees. It is the only representative of a distinct family (Cercoleptidae) allied to the raccoons. Called also potto, and honey bear

2. Etymology: [F. kinkajou, quincajou, from the native American name.]

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Kinkajou

   The kinkajou, also known as the 'honey bear', is a rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to olingos, coatis, raccoons, and the ringtail and cacomistle. It is the only member of the genus Potos. Kinkajous may be mistaken for ferrets or monkeys, but are not closely related to either. Native to Central America and South America, this mostly frugivorous, arboreal mammal is not an endangered species, though it is seldom seen by people because of its strict nocturnal habits. However, they are hunted for the pet trade, for their fur and for their meat. The species has been included in Appendix III of CITES by Honduras, which means that exports from Honduras require an export permit and exports from other countries require a certificate of origin or re-export. They may live up to 40 years in captivity.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Kinkajou

   kin′ka-jōō, n. a South American quadruped allied to the raccoon.

Matched Categories

1. • Lemur
   • Procyonid

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of kinkajou in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of kinkajou in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=kinkajou
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kinkajou
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinkajou
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinkajou
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=kinkajou
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=kinkajou