Arctictis

noun

Arc·​tic·​tis

ärkˈtiktə̇s

: the genus of aeluroid mammals (family Viverridae) consisting of the binturong

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from arct- + Greek iktis yellow-breasted marten

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