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civet in Malay

musang

/ˈsɪ.vɪt/

civet in Malay: musang, luak. In English, civet means any of the small carnivorous catlike mammals encompassing certain species from the families Viverridae, Eupleridae, and Nandiniidae, native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Malay words for civet

cat-like animal
musang, luak

English meaning of civet

  1. noun Any of the small carnivorous catlike mammals encompassing certain species from the families Viverridae, Eupleridae, and Nandiniidae, native to tropical Africa and Asia.
  2. noun The musky perfume produced by the animal; civetone.
  3. noun A spotted skunk.
  4. noun A ringtail (Bassariscus astutus).

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Questions about civet in Malay

What is the meaning of civet in Malay?
Civet in Malay is musang, luak.
Apakah maksud civet dalam bahasa Melayu?
Civet: musang, luak.
What does civet mean in English?
Civet means any of the small carnivorous catlike mammals encompassing certain species from the families Viverridae, Eupleridae, and Nandiniidae, native to tropical Africa and Asia.

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