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Image:Kinkajou.jpg|thumb|A kinkajou

Alternative spellings
kincajou

Etymology
From F. quincajou, from a Native American source, probably originally meaning �wolverine� (compare Algonquin Kwingwaage).

Pronunciation
IPA|/�kɪ�k��ʤu�/, /�kɪ�k���u�/
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Noun
en-noun

1. A carnivorous mammal of Central America and South America with a long, prehensile tail, related to the raccoon.

Scientific names
Potos flavus

Synonyms
honey bear
potto

Translations
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Chinese: �� mìxióng
Finnish: kierteishäntäkarhu
German: Wickelbär m, Honigbär m
Korean: �카주 kinkaju
Spanish: chosna f italbrac|Peru, cuchicuchi m italbrac|Venezuela, cusumbí m italbrac|Panama, cusumbo m italbrac|Ecuador, martilla f italbrac|Costa Rica, martucha f italbrac|Mexico, mico de noche m italbrac|Nicaragua, mico león m italbrac|El Salvador|Guatemala| Honduras, mono michi m italbrac|Bolivia, perro de monte m italbrac|Colombia
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Category:Mammals

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• 2007-12-03 22:16 - Hekaheka - /* Translations */ Finnnish -> Finnish

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