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civet cat
noun
Definition of CIVET CAT
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: civet 1
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: ringtail 2
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: any of several small spotted skunks (genus Spilogale) of western North America
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First Known Use of CIVET CAT
1607
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civet cat
noun
Medical Definition of CIVET CAT
: any of several carnivorous mammals (family Viverridae); especially : a long-bodied short-legged African animal (Civettictis civetta) that produces most of the civet of commerce
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