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potto.

A small primate of the genus Perodicticus, native to the tropical rainforests of Africa.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈpɒtəʊ/UK
  1. A small primate of the genus Perodicticus, native to the tropical rainforests of Africa.

  2. The kinkajou.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

From a West African language; compare Akan apɔsɔ.

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