noun
- plural of jaguarondi; small wild cats native to Central and South America with long bodies, short legs, and solid-colored coats
Examples
- The wildlife preserve is home to several jaguarondis that roam the dense forest.
- Jaguarondis are excellent climbers despite their short legs.
- The researcher studied the hunting patterns of jaguarondis in their natural habitat.
- Unlike jaguars, jaguarondis have solid-colored coats without spots.
- The zoo’s new exhibit features a pair of jaguarondis from Costa Rica.
- Jaguarondis are sometimes mistaken for large domestic cats due to their size.