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civet

noun
 
 
/ˈsɪv.ɪt/

Definition

[C] a small animal like a cat from Africa and southern AsiaWild mammalsHumans, apes and monkeysFelines (cats)Canines (dogs)Deer and antelopeRodents and similar animalsMarine mammals [U] a strong-smelling substance from this animal, used for making perfumeToiletry and perfumes
(Definition of civet noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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