1. a small wild cat of Central and South America with a long tail and uniform grayish or reddish-brown coat

Examples

• The jaguarundi is smaller than most other wild cats in its range.
• Wildlife researchers spotted a jaguarundi hunting near the river.
• The jaguarundi’s coat can vary from gray to reddish-brown.
• Unlike jaguars, the jaguarundi has a slender build and long tail.
• Conservation efforts aim to protect jaguarundi habitat in Central America.
• The jaguarundi is sometimes called the eyra cat.