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ringtail

/ˈrɪŋ.teɪl/

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noun

/ˈrɪŋ.teɪl/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из нескольких животных с кольчатым хвостом, включая енотовидное млекопитающее из Мексики и юго-запада США, североамериканского енота, центрально- и южноамериканскую обезьяну с густой шерстью на голове, напоминающей монашеский капюшон, или неполовозрелого беркута.

A noun referring to any of several animals with a ringed tail, including a raccoon-like mammal from Mexico and the southwestern US, a North American raccoon, a Central and South American monkey with thick head hair resembling a monk's cowl, or an immature golden eagle.

  1. Ring-tailed cat or cacomistleC1formalamericanscientific

    A raccoon-like omnivorous mammal native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, characterized by a long bushy tail with alternating black and white rings.

    ruКольцехвостый кот или какомицли

    • The ringtail is a nocturnal animal often found in rocky habitats.
    • We spotted a ringtail climbing a tree in the canyon.
    • Ringtails are known for their agility and distinctive striped tails.

    Synonymsbassariskcacomistlecacomixlecivet catring-tailed cat

  2. North American raccoonB2informalamericanscientific

    A common raccoon species found in North America, known for its masked face and ringed tail.

    ruЕнот-полоскун

    • The ringtail raccoon rummaged through the garbage cans last night.
    • We saw a ringtail near the campsite looking for food.
    • Ringtails are clever animals that can open latches.

    Synonymscoonraccoon

  3. Capuchin monkeyC1formalamericanscientific

    A monkey from Central and South America with thick hair on its head resembling a monk's cowl.

    ruКапуцин

    • The ringtail monkey is known for its intelligence and tool use.
    • We observed a ringtail monkey cracking nuts with a stone.
    • Capuchins, often called ringtails, are popular in wildlife documentaries.

    Synonymscapuchin

  4. Immature golden eagleC2formalscientific

    A young golden eagle, before it develops the full adult plumage.

    ruМолодой беркут

    • The ringtail eagle soared above the mountains, still lacking its golden feathers.
    • Birdwatchers spotted a ringtail golden eagle near the cliff.
    • The immature ringtail has a distinctive dark tail with white patches.
Forms
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  • ringtails' possessive plural form
  • ringtail's possessive singular form