Definition of Meerkat

1. Noun. A mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes.

Exact synonyms: Mierkat
Generic synonyms: Viverrine, Viverrine Mammal
Group relationships: Genus Suricata, Suricata
Specialized synonyms: Slender-tailed Meerkat, Suricata Suricatta, Suricata Tetradactyla, Suricate

Definition of Meerkat

1. n. A South African carnivore (Cynictis penicillata), allied to the ichneumons.

Definition of Meerkat

1. an African mongoose [n -S]

Medical Definition of Meerkat

1. A South African carnivore (Cynictis penicillata), allied to the ichneumons. Origin: D. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Meerkat

meekens
meeker
meekest
meekly
meekness
meeknesses
meemie
meemies
meer
meercat
meercats
meered
meerestone
meering
meerkat (current term)
meerkat (current term)
meerkats
meers
meerschaum
meerschaum
meerschaums
Mees
mees
Mees' lines
Mees' stripes
Meesman
Meesman dystrophy
meet
meeter
meeters

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