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bear·cat

 (bâr′kăt′)
n.
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bearcat

(ˈbɛəˌkæt)
n
(Animals) another name for lesser panda See panda2
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Noun1.bearcat - arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hairbearcat - arboreal civet of Asia having a long prehensile tail and shaggy black hair
civet, civet cat - cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
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