Coati

Coati
Coati Co*a"ti (k[-o]*[aum]"t[-e] or k[-o]*[=a]"t[i^]), n. [From the native name: cf. F. coati.] (Zo["o]l.) A mammal of tropical America of the genus {Nasua}, allied to the raccoon, having a ringed tail but with a longer body, tail, and nose; -- called also {coati mondi} and {coati mundi}.

Syn: coati, coati-mondi, coati-mundi, coon cat, {Nasua narica}. [1913 Webster]

Note: The red coati ({Nasua socialis}), called also {coati mondi}, inhabits Mexico and Central America. The brown coati ({Nasua narica}) is found in Surinam and Brazil. [1913 Webster]


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