ringtail

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

ring·tail

noun \-ˌtāl\

Definition of RINGTAIL

1
2
: a carnivore (Bassariscus astutus) of the western United States and Mexico that is related to and resembles the raccoon —called also cacomistle, civet cat, ringtail cat, ringtailed cat
3
: capuchin 3

First Known Use of RINGTAIL

1844

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: ring–tailed
Previous Word in the Dictionary: ring system
All Words Near: ringtail

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up ringtail? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More