A mammal of tropical America of the genus
Nasua, allied to the raccoon, having a ringed tail but with a longer body, tail, and nose; -- called also
coati mondi and
coati mundi. [
1913 Webster]
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The red coati (Nasua socialis), called also coati mondi, inhabits Mexico and Central America. The brown coati (Nasua narica) is found in Surinam and Brazil."
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1913 Webster]