ringtail Synonyms
Another word for ringtail
• noun (Context 1)
Any of several species of Australian possums belonging to the family Pseudocheiridae, noted for their strongly prehensile tails which often feature white tips or ring-like markings.
"The common possum is a frequent visitor to suburban gardens in Melbourne, where it feeds on eucalyptus leaves and flowers."
• noun (Context 2)
A small, elusive, omnivorous mammal (Bassariscus astutus) of the raccoon family, native to the arid regions of North America, characterized by a fox-like face and a long, bushy tail with alternating black and white bands.
"During our night hike in the Sonoran Desert, we were lucky enough to spot a cacomistle darting across a rocky ledge."
• noun (Context 3)
A female or immature male hen harrier (a type of bird of prey), distinguished from the adult male by its brown plumage and heavily barred tail.
"The birdwatcher was thrilled to identify a harrier quartering low over the heathland in search of voles."