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Definition of Civet cat
1. Noun. Raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings.
Exact synonyms: Bassariscus Astutus, Bassarisk, Cacomistle, Cacomixle, Coon Cat, Miner's Cat, Raccoon Fox, Ring-tailed Cat, Ringtail
Generic synonyms: Procyonid
Group relationships: Bassariscus, Genus Bassariscus
Generic synonyms: Procyonid
Group relationships: Bassariscus, Genus Bassariscus
2. Noun. Cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes.
Exact synonyms: Civet
Group relationships: Family Viverridae, Family Viverrinae, Viverridae, Viverrinae
Generic synonyms: Viverrine, Viverrine Mammal
Specialized synonyms: Large Civet, Viverra Zibetha, Small Civet, Viverricula Indica, Viverricula Malaccensis, Arctictis Bintourong, Bearcat, Binturong, Cryptoprocta, Genus Cryptoprocta, Fanaloka, Fossa Fossa, Banded Palm Civet, Hemigalus Hardwickii, Palm Cat, Palm Civet
Group relationships: Family Viverridae, Family Viverrinae, Viverridae, Viverrinae
Generic synonyms: Viverrine, Viverrine Mammal
Specialized synonyms: Large Civet, Viverra Zibetha, Small Civet, Viverricula Indica, Viverricula Malaccensis, Arctictis Bintourong, Bearcat, Binturong, Cryptoprocta, Genus Cryptoprocta, Fanaloka, Fossa Fossa, Banded Palm Civet, Hemigalus Hardwickii, Palm Cat, Palm Civet
Lexicographical Neighbors of Civet Cat
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