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单词 kinkajou
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Definition of kinkajou in English:

kinkajou

nounˈkɪŋkəˌdʒuːˈkɪŋkəˌdʒu
  • An arboreal nocturnal fruit-eating mammal with a prehensile tail and a long tongue, found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

    蜜熊

    Potos flavus, family Procyonidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • During the day, kinkajous generally sleep, often inside of hollowed out trees or laying on limbs of trees.
    • A large contingent of coatamundis (raccoon-like animals) patrolled the rear arena of the tower hoping for kitchen scraps, and every evening the staff attracted a kinkajou with a banana placed at eye-level spot for our pleased viewing.
    • Resembling a cross between a young bear and a monkey the kinkajou is rarely ever seen on the ground.
    • Because of their solitary nature, an adult female kinkajou takes full responsibility for caring for her young.
    • In fact, the combination of traits embodied in the kinkajou make it a rare meal for any predator.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French quincajou, alteration of carcajou.

Definition of kinkajou in US English:

kinkajou

nounˈkiNGkəˌjo͞oˈkɪŋkəˌdʒu
  • An arboreal nocturnal fruit-eating mammal with a prehensile tail and a long tongue, found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

    蜜熊

    Potos flavus, family Procyonidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A large contingent of coatamundis (raccoon-like animals) patrolled the rear arena of the tower hoping for kitchen scraps, and every evening the staff attracted a kinkajou with a banana placed at eye-level spot for our pleased viewing.
    • Because of their solitary nature, an adult female kinkajou takes full responsibility for caring for her young.
    • Resembling a cross between a young bear and a monkey the kinkajou is rarely ever seen on the ground.
    • In fact, the combination of traits embodied in the kinkajou make it a rare meal for any predator.
    • During the day, kinkajous generally sleep, often inside of hollowed out trees or laying on limbs of trees.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French quincajou, alteration of carcajou.

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