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noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of the small mustelid omnivores of the genus Melogale, of southern and eastern Asia, having a bushy tail and distinctive white or yellow markings on a black face.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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Synonyms: pahmi

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  • Finnish: hillerimäyrä — mustelid of the genus Melogale
  • French: blaireau-furet — mustelid of the genus Melogale
  • German: Sonnendachs — mustelid of the genus Melogale
  • Korean: 족제비오소리 (jokjebiosori) — mustelid of the genus Melogale
  • Russian: хорько́вый барсу́к (xorʹkóvyj barsúk) — mustelid of the genus Melogale
  • Spanish: tejón turón — mustelid of the genus Melogale