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coati |
a small tree-dwelling mammal, related to the raccoon, with a flexible snout and long ringed tail, found in Mexico and Central and South America. |
coon |
(informal) a raccoon. [1/2 definitions] |
coonskin |
a raccoon pelt, or something made of one. |
lesser panda |
a small reddish brown carnivore related to the raccoon that has a long, bushy, ringed tail and that is native to the Himalayas. |
raccoon dog |
a small wild dog of Asia that has long loose fur, a short thick tail, and dark markings around the eyes resembling those of a raccoon. |
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