coon cat

(noun) omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America. Synonyms: coati, coati-mondi, coati-mundi, Nasua narica.

(noun) raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings. Synonyms: bassarisk, cacomistle, cacomixle, raccoon fox, ringtail, ring-tailed cat, civet cat, miner's cat, Bassariscus astutus.