ringtail
- noun
- /ˈrɪŋˌteɪl/
- US
:
gato anillado
- All rabies viruses typed from the immediate Flagstaff area (from 14 foxes and 1 ringtail cat) were identified as a bat rabies virus variant.
- ringtail cat
- raccoon or ringtail
Examples
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In the wild, the ringtail is known for its agility and distinctive black and white striped tail.
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The ringtail cat often scavenges for food at night, resembling a small raccoon.
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We spotted a ringtail climbing a tree, its long bushy tail waving behind it.
Synonyms
A small animal 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 small mammal like a raccoon with a long bushy tail ringed black and white
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
Morphology
Etymology
Ringtail comes from the simple parts ring and tail, meaning 'tail with rings'. It fits the small raccoon-like animal because of its long, bushy tail with clear black and white rings, so the name describes its most obvious feature.
