kodkod

/ˈkoʊdkoʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, carnivorous mammal native to South America, related to the olingo and also known as the bushy-tailed olingo.

“The kodkod is a rare and elusive creature that inhabits the Andes mountains.”

2. proper noun

A species of mammal (Leopardus colocolo) in the family Felidae.

“The kodkod is a protected species in Chile and Argentina.”

Synonyms

  • bushy-tailed olingo
  • olingo

Antonyms

  • herbivore
  • plant-eater