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mongoose

/ˈmʌndʒiː/ noun · British & US
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What does mongoose mean?

noun

A carnivorous mammal of the family Herpestidae, native to Africa and Asia, having a long, pointed snout and a bushy tail.

Example

"The mongoose dodged the snake's attack with ease."

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