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polecat

pole·cat [ pṓl kàt ] (plural pole·cats)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small animal related to weasel: a woodland animal related to but larger than the weasel that has brown fur and emits a foul smell when disturbed. Native to: Europe, Asia, North Africa.  Genus Mustela, Vormela.

2. zoology 
Same as  skunk


[14th century. Origin ?]
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