Meaning of the word tayra in English

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tayra

US /ˈtaɪrə/
UK /ˈtaɪ.rə/
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Noun

a large, slender, dark-colored weasel-like mammal (Eira barbara) of Central and South America, typically found in tropical forests.

Example:
The tayra is an agile climber, often seen in trees.
A tayra has a long, bushy tail and short legs.