bassarisk
- noun
- /ˈbæsəˌrɪsk/
- US
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bassarisco
- While exploring the desert, we encountered a bassarisk with its striking black and white-ringed tail.
Examples
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We spotted a bassarisk while hiking through the canyon in Arizona.
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The bassarisk is well known for its agility and nocturnal habits.
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A bassarisk may use its distinctive tail rings to communicate with others in its territory.
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I saw a bassarisk in the wild last summer.
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The bassarisk is known for its distinctive tail.
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The bassarisk is a fascinating creature that resembles a raccoon and is often seen at night.
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After several hours of searching, we finally caught a glimpse of a bassarisk darting across the trail.
Synonyms
A small animal like a raccoon with a long bushy tail with black and white rings
A small North American mammal like a raccoon with a long bushy tail with black and white rings
An animal like a raccoon that has a long bushy tail with black and white rings
A small animal like a raccoon with a long tail with black and white rings
A raccoon-like animal from Mexico and southwestern US with a long bushy tail with black-and-white rings
A small wild fox from Mexico and the US with a long bushy tail with black and white rings
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bassarisk comes from the scientific name Bassariscus, which comes from an old word for 'fox', so the name points to a small, fox-like animal. The creature is also called a 'ringtail', which helps you remember its long, bushy tail with black and white rings.
