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Complete Definition of "kinkajou"

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English
Image:Kinkajou.jpg|thumb|A kinkajou

Alternative spellings
kincajou

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

Pronunciation
IPA|/ˈkɪŋkəˌʤuː/, /ˈkɪŋkəˌʒuː/
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Noun
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  1. A carnivorous mammal of Central America and South America with a long, prehensile tail, related to the raccoon.

Scientific names
Potos flavus

Synonyms
honey bear
potto

Translations
trans-top|Potos flavus
Chinese: 蜜熊 mìxióng
Finnish: kierteishäntäkarhu
German: Wickelbär m, Honigbär m
Korean: 킨카주 kinkaju
Spanish: chosna f italbrac|Peru, cuchicuchi m italbrac|Venezuela, cusumbí m italbrac|Panama, cusumbo m italbrac|Ecuador, martilla f italbrac|Costa Rica, martucha f italbrac|Mexico, mico de noche m italbrac|Nicaragua, mico león m italbrac|El Salvador|Guatemala| Honduras, mono michi m italbrac|Bolivia, perro de monte m italbrac|Colombia
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Category:Mammals

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