jaguarundiEtymologyBorrowed from Portuguese jaguarundi, from Old Tupi yawaundí.jaguarundi means A medium-sized Central and South American wild cat, Herpailurus yagouaroundi. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 70 out of 100.nounA medium-sized Central and South American wild cat, Herpailurus yagouaroundi.