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bin·tu·rong

(bĭn-to͝or′ông, -ŏng)

A civet (Arctictis binturong) of Southeast Asia with a long prehensile tail. Also called bearcat.

[Malay binturong.]

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binturong

(ˈbɪntjʊˌrɒŋ; bɪnˈtjʊərɒŋ)

(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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binturong - 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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