martucha
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Etymology
[edit]From marta (“marten”) + -ucha (pejorative suffix).
Noun
[edit]martucha f (plural martuchas)
- kinkajou (Potos flavus)
- Synonyms: bibana, colapinta, cusumbé, godoy, hormiguero, kinkajú, marta, martes, martica, martilla, mico de noche, micoleón, micuño, oso de Michoacán, oso melero, tancho, tejón
References
[edit]- Schoenhals, Louise C. (1988) A Spanish - English Glossary of Mexican Flora and Fauna[1], Instituto Lingüístico de Verano, page 588