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Raremongoose
The correct spelling is mongoose.
How to pronounce mongoose
noun
IPA: /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/
Say it like: Mon-goo-se
The correct spelling is mongoose. Any of several species of generalist predatory Carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. The Indian mongoose is noted as a…
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noun
- 1.Any of several species of generalist predatory Carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. The Indian mongoose is noted as a predator of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.
- 2.Any species of Malagasy mongoose; only distantly related to the Herpestidae, these are members of the family Eupleridae; they resemble mongooses in appearance and habits, but have larger ears and ringed tails.
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