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binturong

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bin·tu·rong  (bn-trông, -ng)
n.
A civet (Arctictis binturong) of southeast Asia with a long prehensile tail. Also called bearcat.
[Malay benturong, binturong.]
binturong [ˈbɪntjʊˌrɒŋ bɪnˈtjʊərɒŋ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) an arboreal SE Asian viverrine mammal, Arctictis binturong, closely related to the palm civets but larger and having long shaggy black hair
[from Malay]
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Noun1.binturongbinturong - arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair
Arctictis bintourong, bearcat
civet, civet cat - cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
Arctictis, genus Arctictis - binturongs


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