binturong

(binto̵̅o̅ rôŋ′, -tyo̵̅o̅-)

noun

a variety of civet (Arctictis binturong) of Southeast Asia, with tufted ears and a long, hairy, prehensile tail

Origin: Malay

See binturong in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A civet (Arctictis binturong) of southeast Asia with a long prehensile tail. Also called bearcat.

Origin:

Origin: Malay benturong, binturong

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