bearcat
bearcat · bearcats
Any member of diverse species of the order CarnivoraAny member of diverse species of the order Carnivora: A binturong (Arctictis binturong, in the family Viverridae).
US/ˈbɛɚˌkæt/
Meaning
3 sensesAny member of diverse species of the order Carnivora:
A binturong (Arctictis binturong, in the family Viverridae).
(obsolete)A giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca, in the family Ursidae).
(obsolete)A red panda (Ailurus fulgens, in the family Ailuridae).
More definitions
- arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair
Origin
From bear + cat.From bear + cat.
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Forms
plural: bearcatsSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair:binturongArctictis bintourong