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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A European polecat; a member of the Mustelidae family. Scotland
2. 2
   dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

animalantelopeapearmadillobatbear

Etymology

From Middle English fulmard, from Old English fūl (“foul”) + mearþ (“marten”), in reference to its offensive smell.

Related phrases

european polecat

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