- A nocturnal mammal (Perodictius potto) of the Lemur family,
found in West Africa. It has rudimentary forefingers. Called also
aposoro, and bush dog. - The kinkajou.
- Any species of marine gastropods, of the genera Nassa,
Tritia, and other allied genera of the family Nassidae; a dog whelk.
See Illust. under Gastropoda.