yaguarundi

Meanings

• noun

  An South American mammal, Cuniculus pennantii, also known as the southern tamandua or the lesser anteater, with a prehensile tail and a long snout.

  - "El yaguarundi es un animal sudamericano."
  - "The yaguarundi is a South American mammal."

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Variants

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jaguarondi , jaguarondis , jaguarundi , jaguarundis

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Etymology

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From the Tupi-Guarani language 'yaguara' meaning jaguar and 'undi' meaning ant eater.

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Trivia

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1. The yaguarundi is the only anteater with a prehensile tail.

2. It is also known as the southern tamandua to distinguish it from the larger tamandua or giant anteater.

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Related Concepts

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1. anteater: A mammal with a long snout and no teeth, specialized for feeding on ants and termites.

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Culture

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In some indigenous cultures, the yaguarundi is considered a sacred animal and is believed to bring good luck. It has been depicted in various forms of art and literature.

How to Memorize "yaguarundi"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, agile animal with a long snout and a prehensile tail. Visualize its habitat in the South American rainforest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the yaguarundi with the jaguar due to their similar names and the jaguar's strength and power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'yaguarundi' as 'yaguara' meaning jaguar and 'undi' meaning ant eater.

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