bassariscus

/bæsˈrɪskəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of nocturnal, arboreal, and carnivorous mammals of the family Procyonidae, found in Central and South America.

“The researcher studied the behavior of the bassariscus in its natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • procyon
  • raccoon

Antonyms

  • diurnal
  • herbivore