What is another word for ring-tailed cat?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪŋtˈe͡ɪld kˈat] (IPA) 
The term "ring-tailed cat" has a few different synonyms depending on the region and context. In North America, the ring-tailed cat is sometimes referred to as a ringtail or miner's cat due to its tendency to nest in abandoned mines. Other synonyms include civet cat, bassarisk, and cacomistle. The term civet cat references the ring-tailed cat's ability to produce a musky scent, similar to that of the African civet. The bassarisk name comes from the Spanish word "zorillo" for skunk, as the ring-tailed cat looks somewhat similar to a skunk. Cacomistle comes from the Nahuatl language and means "half-cat," referencing the ring-tailed cat's elongated body and bushy tail.
