noun
- Plural of coati; tropical American mammals with long snouts, ringed tails, and stocky bodies, related to raccoons.
Usage: Coatis are often seen in groups called bands.; The singular form is 'coati'; 'coatis' is the standard plural.
Examples
- The coatis foraged for food along the forest floor.
- We spotted a band of coatis near the river during our jungle hike.
- Coatis use their long snouts to dig for insects and roots.
- The zoo's coatis are popular attractions with visitors.
- Unlike raccoons, coatis are social animals that live together in groups.