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noun
Any of several species of dwarf mongoose or small mongoose in the genus Crossarchus, native to West Africa.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: dwarf mongoose, long-nosed mongoose, mangue
Antonyms: none provided
History
Probably from a native name in Liberia.
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