zoril, zorilla
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zoril — Zorilla o*ril la, n. [Sp. zorilla, zorillo, dim. of zorra, zorro, a fox: cf. F. zorille.] (Zo[ o]l.) Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus {Ictonyx} allied to the weasels and skunks. [Written also {zoril}, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Zorilla — o*ril la, n. [Sp. zorilla, zorillo, dim. of zorra, zorro, a fox: cf. F. zorille.] (Zo[ o]l.) Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus {Ictonyx} allied to the weasels and skunks. [Written also {zoril}, and {zorille}.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Zoril — Zor il, n. (Zo[ o]l.) Same as {Zorilla}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
zoril — /zawr il, zor /, n. a weasellike African animal, Ictonyx striatus, resembling a skunk in coloration and habits. Also, zorilla /zeuh ril euh/, zorille /zeuh ril /. [1765 75; < F zorille < Sp zorrilla, zorillo, equiv. to zorra, zorro fox + illa,… … Universalium
zoril — n. Mariput (Viverra zorilla) … New dictionary of synonyms
zoril — /ˈzɒrəl/ (say zoruhl) noun a weasel like animal of southern Africa, Ictonyx striatus, resembling a skunk, and capable of emitting a fetid odour. Also, zorilla /zɒˈrɪlə/ (say zo riluh). {French zorille, from Spanish zorrilla, diminutive of zorra… …
Ictonyx zorilla — Zorilla o*ril la, n. [Sp. zorilla, zorillo, dim. of zorra, zorro, a fox: cf. F. zorille.] (Zo[ o]l.) Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus {Ictonyx} allied to the weasels and skunks. [Written also {zoril}, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mariput — ‖ mariput (ˈmærɪpʌt) [Native name.] The African zoril, Zorilla capensis, a small animal of the weasel family with black and white stripes. Formerly named Viverra zorilla in accordance with the erroneous notion that it was a kind of civet. 1828–32 … Useful english dictionary
African polecat — Zorilla o*ril la, n. [Sp. zorilla, zorillo, dim. of zorra, zorro, a fox: cf. F. zorille.] (Zo[ o]l.) Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus {Ictonyx} allied to the weasels and skunks. [Written also {zoril}, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cape polecat — Zorilla o*ril la, n. [Sp. zorilla, zorillo, dim. of zorra, zorro, a fox: cf. F. zorille.] (Zo[ o]l.) Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus {Ictonyx} allied to the weasels and skunks. [Written also {zoril}, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mariput — Zorilla o*ril la, n. [Sp. zorilla, zorillo, dim. of zorra, zorro, a fox: cf. F. zorille.] (Zo[ o]l.) Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus {Ictonyx} allied to the weasels and skunks. [Written also {zoril}, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
