1. A tropical American mammal with a long flexible snout, a slender body, and a long banded tail, related to the raccoon.
Usage: Also called coati.; Found in Central and South America and the southwestern United States.

Examples

• The coatimundi uses its long snout to dig for insects and roots.
• We spotted a coatimundi foraging near the forest trail during our hike.
• Coatimundis are often seen in groups called bands in tropical rainforests.
• The coatimundi's distinctive ringed tail helps it balance while climbing trees.
• Zoo visitors were fascinated by the coatimundi's curious and playful behavior.