binturong

[ bin-toor-awng, -ong ]

noun

1. an arboreal civet, Arctictis binturong, of Asia, having a long, prehensile tail.

binturong

/ bɪnˈtjʊərɒŋ; ˈbɪntjʊˌrɒŋ /

noun

1. an arboreal SE Asian viverrine mammal, Arctictis binturong , closely related to the palm civets but larger and having long shaggy black hair

Word History and Origins

Origin of binturong¹

From the Malay word binturung, binturun, benturung

Word History and Origins

Origin of binturong¹

from Malay

Example Sentences

A newsletter from spring 1972 reveals the family bred leopards, pumas, lions, monkeys, baboons, porcupines and a binturong.

From BBC

Their keeper says they “fight like an old married couple,” and in a binturong relationship, that means lots of loud howls and hisses that you can hear from several exhibits away.

From Washington Post

These security measures were already in place for primate, binturong and mustelid species, according to the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe a binturong just left its calling card in the break room.  

From National Geographic

Which brings us to the binturong, or bearcat, native to Southeast Asia.

From New York Times