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Definition of Potto
potto Kinkajou Kin"ka*jou`, n. [F. kinkajou, quincajou, from the
native American name.] (Zo["o]l.)
A nocturnal carnivorous mammal (Cercoleptes caudivolvulus)
of South America, about as large as a full-grown cat. It has
a prehensile tail and lives in trees. It is the only
representative of a distinct family (Cercoleptid[ae])
allied to the raccoons. Called also potto, and honey
bear.
Potto Potto Pot"to, n. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A nocturnal mammal (Perodictius potto) of the Lemur
family, found in West Africa. It has rudimentary
forefingers. Called also aposoro, and bush dog.
(b) The kinkajou.