linsang

noun lin·sang \ˈlin-ˌsaŋ\

Definition of LINSANG

: either of two small nocturnal chiefly forest-dwelling viverrid Asian mammals (Prionodon pardicolor and P. linsang) having an elongated slender muzzle and long tail; also : a related mammal (Poiana richardsoni) of Africa

Origin of LINSANG

Javanese lingsang

First Known Use: 1821

Rhymes with LINSANG

bang-bang, big bang, birth pang, blue tang, chain gang, cliff-hang, Da Nang, defang, go hang, harangue, meringue, mustang, orang, parang, press-gang, shebang, slam-bang, straphang, trepang, whizbang

Learn More About LINSANG

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about "linsang"

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: linseedPrevious Word in the Dictionary: linoxynAll Words Near: linsang

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up linsang? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

View Seen & Heard Highlights from Around the Site

Test Your Vocabulary!

10 Charming Words for Nasty People

Put-downs with flair

Learn More

When "Literally" isn't, well, literal

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Watch Now

Know what this is?

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Go Play

Fear of cats?

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears

Learn More