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Coati

Coati Meaning & Definition
Coati Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Coati?

[n] omnivorous mammal of Central and South America

Synonyms | Synonyms for Coati: coati-mondi | coati-mundi | coon cat | Nasua narica

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See Also | genus Nasua | Nasua | procyonid

Coati In Webster's Dictionary

\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, but with a longer body, tail, and nose. Note: The red coati ({N. socialis}), called also {coati mondi}, inhabits Mexico and Central America. The brown coati ({N. narica}) is found in Surinam and Brazil.

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