jaguarundi
noun
jag·ua·run·di
| \ ˌzha-gwə-ˈrən-dē
, ËŒja-\
, ËŒja-\
variants:
or less commonly jaguarondi \ ˌzha-gwə-ˈrän-dē
, ËŒja- \
, ËŒja- \
Definition of jaguarundi
: a slender long-tailed short-legged black, gray, or reddish wildcat (Felis yagouaroundi) chiefly of Central and South America
Examples of jaguarundi in a Sentence
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The jaguarundi is a small, close to housecat-sized wild cat common in central and South America. — Ben Raines, AL.com, "A bobcat, a jaguarundi, and a surefire way to make your spouse mad," 20 Mar. 2018 Long, squat, flat-faced jaguarundis have a uniform coat, while small, agile ocelots sport striking coat patterns. — National Geographic, "Striking Pictures of Mexico's Wildlife for Cinco de Mayo," 6 May 2017 Long, squat, flat-faced jaguarundis have a uniform coat, while small, agile ocelots sport striking coat patterns. — National Geographic, "Striking Pictures of Mexico's Wildlife for Cinco de Mayo," 6 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'jaguarundi.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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