coati/kəʊˈɑːti/EtymologyFrom Spanish coatí, from Portuguese quati, coati, from Old Tupi kua'ti, from cua (“belt”) + tim (“nose”).coati means Any of several omnivorous mammals, of the genus Nasua, that live in the range from the southern United States to northern Argentina. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 65 out of 100.nounAny of several omnivorous mammals, of the genus Nasua, that live in the range from the southern United States to northern Argentina.“Prospectors and cowpunchers who see the animals most often, sometimes call them Mexican monkeys. Others believe the coati to be a peculiar kind of arboreal anteater. More generally in this region, coatis are called “chulo bears” or simply “chulos,” and will be so referred to hereafter.”