What is "honey bear"

Kinkajou \Kin"ka*jou`\, n. [F. kinkajou, quincajou, from the native American name.] (Zo["o]l.) A nocturnal carnivorous mammal ( Cercoleptes caudivolvulus) of South America, about as large as a full-grown cat. It has a prehensile tail and lives in trees. It is the only representative of a distinct family ( Cercoleptid[ae]) allied to the raccoons. Called also potto, and honey bear.

n. 1 The sun bear (''Ursus malayanus''). 2 The sloth bear (''Melursus ursinus''). 3 The kinkajou.

n. arboreal fruit-eating mammal of tropical America with a long prehensile tail [syn: kinkajou, potto, Potos flavus, Potos caudivolvulus]

Honey bear may refer to:

Animals

• The American black bear, famous for honey being part of its diet
• The sun bear of Southeast Asia, which has light-colored upper-chest fur
• The sloth bear of Indian subcontinent, also with light-colored upper-chest fur
• Kinkajou, a rainforest mammal native to Central and South America

Nicknames of people

• Nina Warren, known as "Honey Bear", daughter of Earl Warren and mother of Dr. William Brien
• Nickname of Nick Markakis (b. 1983), a right fielder for the Baltimore Orioles known for prowling right field and raking.
• Nickname of Gene Sedric (1907-1963), American saxophonist

Others

• The Chicago Honey Bears, a cheerleading squad
• A commercially sold bear-shaped container of honey
• Curly Bear from Sesame Street is sometimes incorrectly referred to as Honey Bear.