What is another word for ringtail?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪŋte͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Ringtail, commonly known as "cacomistle" or "Bassariscus sumichrasti," is a small mammal species that is native to the Americas. There are several synonyms for the word "ringtail," including "miner's cat," "civet cat," "ring-tailed cat," and "cacomistle." The term "miner's cat" is due to the fact that the ringtail was frequently discovered in the mines of the southwest. "Civet cat" originates from the word "civet," which refers to another small carnivorous mammal that has a similar appearance to the ringtail. "Ring-tailed cat" is another common synonym used to describe the animal, given its unique physical feature of having a long, bushy tail with dark rings. "Cacomistle" is the Nahuatl word, which means "half mountain lion".
