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mongoose in Malay

cerpelai

/ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs//ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/

mongoose in Malay: cerpelai, bambun. In English, mongoose means any of several species of generalist predatory carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. Indian mongooses are predators of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.

Malay words for mongoose

small carnivore of the family Herpestidae
cerpelai, bambun

English meaning of mongoose

  1. noun Any of several species of generalist predatory carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. Indian mongooses are predators of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.
  2. noun Any members of family Eupleridae of Malagasy mongooses, only distantly related to the Herpestidae, but resembling them in appearance and habits, with larger ears and ringed tails.

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Synonyms of mongoose

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Questions about mongoose in Malay

What is the meaning of mongoose in Malay?
Mongoose in Malay is cerpelai, bambun.
Apakah maksud mongoose dalam bahasa Melayu?
Mongoose: cerpelai, bambun.
What does mongoose mean in English?
Mongoose means any of several species of generalist predatory carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. Indian mongooses are predators of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.

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