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Definition of jaguarundi
jaguarundi
/ˌdʒæɡwəˈrʌndi/
ja · gua · run · di
Plural:jaguarundis
jaguarundi Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
A small wild cat native to the Americas, ranging from southern Texas to South America, characterized by an elongated weasel-like body, short legs, a long tail, and an unspotted coat that is typically reddish-brown or greyish-black.
Example
"During our trek through the dense Central American forest, we were lucky enough to spot a rare jaguarundi darting into the underbrush."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Portuguese 'jaguarundi', borrowed from Old Tupi 'yawaum'di', which incorporates 'yagwara' (meaning jaguar or dog).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jaguarundi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jaguarundi