First Known Use: 15th century
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genet
noun gen·et \ˈje-nət\
Definition of GENET
: any of a genus (Genetta) of small Old World usually carnivorous viverrid mammals related to the civets and having retractile claws, spotted or striped fur, and a ringed tail
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Origin of GENET
Middle English genete, from Anglo-French, ultimately from Arabic jarnayṭ
Genet
biographical name Ge·net \zhə-ˈnā\
Definition of GENET
Edmond-Charles-Édouard 1763–1834 Citizen Genet Fr. diplomat in United States
Genet
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Definition of GENET
Jean 1910–1986 Fr. dram. & nov.
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