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striped skunk

striped skunk noun: a carnivore of the species Mephitis mephitis, known for the persistent pungent aroma of the scent it sprays when threatened.

striped skunk: a carnivore of the species Mephitis mephitis, known for the persistent pungent aroma of the scent...
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Noun

striped skunk (plural striped skunks)

  1. A carnivore of the species Mephitis mephitis, known for the persistent pungent aroma of the scent it sprays when threatened.
    Synonyms:
    zorillo

Synonyms of striped skunk

Forms of striped skunk

pluralstriped skunks

Questions about striped skunk

What does striped skunk mean?
Striped skunk means a carnivore of the species Mephitis mephitis, known for the persistent pungent aroma of the scent it sprays when threatened.
What part of speech is striped skunk?
Striped skunk is a noun.
What is the plural of striped skunk?
The plural of striped skunk is striped skunks.

Words near striped skunk in the dictionary

  1. Striped Raphael catfish
  2. striped ruffe
  3. striped ruffes
  4. striped shield bug
  5. striped shield bugs
  6. striped skunk
  7. striped skunks
  8. striped swampdragon
  9. striped swampdragons
  10. striped threadfin
  11. striped threadfins

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