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ringtail

noun ring·tail \-ˌtāl\

Definition of RINGTAIL

1
:  raccoon
2
:  a carnivore (Bassariscus astutus) of the western United States and Mexico that is related to and resembles the raccoon —called also cacomistle, civet cat, ringtail cat, ringtailed cat
3
:  capuchin 3
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First Known Use of RINGTAIL

1844

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