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mongoose

 

[ หˆmษ’ล‹ษกuหs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal species

A mongoose is a small, carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Herpestidae. They are primarily found in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Known for their agility and boldness, mongooses are famous for their ability to combat venomous snakes. Their diet consists of insects, small mammals, and sometimes fruits. Mongooses often live in groups and exhibit complex social structures, which help them to fend off predators.

Synonyms

herpestid

Examples of usage

  • The mongoose swiftly dodged the snake's attack.
  • Mongooses can often be seen in the grasslands.
  • A group of mongooses worked together to find food.

Translations

Translations of the word "mongoose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mangusto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค‚เค—เฅ‚เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mungo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mangsa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝะณัƒัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mangusta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒณใ‚ฐใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mangouste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mangosta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mangust

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๊ตฌ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู†ุบูˆุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mangusta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mangusta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ mongoose

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mangusta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mangรบstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะณัƒัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mangust

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mangosta

Etymology

The word 'mongoose' originates from the Marathi word 'mungลซs', which is a term used for these small carnivores native to the Indian subcontinent. The term was adopted into English in the 17th century, as European traders and naturalists encountered the animal during their travels in India. The usage of 'mongoose' has since expanded to refer to various species within the Herpestidae family. These animals are known for their unique behavior and ecological roles, leading to their prominence in folklore and literature, especially due to their fearlessness when confronting snakes. The adaptability of mongooses to different environments has contributed to their distribution in various parts of the world, showcasing their evolutionary success.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,169 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.