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zibet

zib·et [ zíbbit ] (plural zib·ets)


noun 
Definition:
 
SE Asian civet: a species of civet that is eaten in China. Native to: Southeast Asia.  Latin name Viverra zibetha.

[Late 16th century. Via medieval Latin zibethum or Italian zibetto< Arabic zabād "musky perfume obtained from civets"]
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