Definition of Zorilla

1. n. Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus Ictonyx allied to the weasels and skunks.

2. n. Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus Ictonyx allied to the weasels and skunks.

Definition of Zorilla

1. zoril [n -S] - See also: zoril

Medical Definition of Zorilla

1. Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus Ictonyx allied to the weasels and skunks. Alternative forms: zoril, and zorille. The best-known species (Ictonyx zorilla) has black shiny fur with white bands and spots. It has anal glands which produce a very offensive secretion, similar to that of the skunk. It feeds upon birds and their eggs and upon small mammals, and is often very destructive to poultry. It is sometimes tamed by the natives, and kept to destroy rats and mice. Called also mariput, Cape polecat, and African polecat. The name is sometimes erroneously applied to the American skunk. Origin: Sp. Zorilla, zorillo, dim. Of zorra, zorro, a fox: cf. F. Zorille. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zorilla

zoo blot analysis
zoo keeper
zope
zopiclone
zopilote
zopilote
zopilotes
zoppa
zoppo
zorgite
zorgites
zori
zoril
zoril
zorilla (current term)
zorilla (current term)
zorillas
zorille
zorilles
zorillo
zorillos
zorils
zorino
zorinos
zoris
Zoroaster
Zoroastrian
Zoroastrianism
zorro
zorros

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