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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ichneumon

/ˈɪknjuːmən/ noun · British & US
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What does ichneumon mean?

noun

A carnivorous mammal of the family Herpestidae, found in Africa and Asia, that eats insects and other small animals. A genus of wasps, the larvae of which are parasitic on the larvae of other insects.

Example

"The ichneumon, with its long, thin body, is well adapted to its role as a predator."

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