ringtail meaning and definition

RINGTAIL noun

Definition of ringtail (noun)

1. raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
   • synonyms: Bassariscus astutus, bassarisk, cacomistle, cacomixle, civet cat, coon cat, miner's cat, raccoon fox, ring-tailed cat
2. North American raccoon
   • synonyms: common raccoon, common racoon, coon, Procyon lotor
3. monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl
   • synonyms: capuchin, Cebus capucinus
4. an immature golden eagle