1. a small carnivorous mammal with a long tail marked by alternating light and dark rings, native to North America
2. any of various animals having a tail marked with rings or bands
3. a golden eagle in its second year, characterized by white patches on the tail
Usage: falconry

Examples

• The ringtail is often mistaken for a small raccoon due to its banded tail.
• We spotted a ringtail foraging for insects near the rocky outcrop.
• The ringtail’s agility allows it to climb vertical rock faces with ease.
• Ring-tailed lemurs are sometimes called ringtails because of their distinctive tails.
• The falconer identified the young eagle as a ringtail based on its tail markings.
• Ringtails are nocturnal creatures that prefer desert and woodland habitats.