Definition of Mongaose

Definition of Mongaose

Mon"goose (?), n.; pl. Mongooses (#). [Tamil manegos.] A Madagascan lemur (Lemur mongos).

{ Mon"goose, Mon"goos } (?), n. (Zoöl.) A species of ichneumon (Herpestes griseus), native of India. Applied also to other allied species, as the African banded mongoose (Crossarchus fasciatus). [Written also mungoose, mungoos, mungous.]

Mon"goose (?), n.; pl. Mongooses (#). [Tamil manegos.] A Madagascan lemur (Lemur mongos).

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

A small carnivore of the family Herpestidae, a predator of poisonous snakes.

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

You arrived at this page by searching for Mongaose
The correct Spelling of this word is: Mongoose

Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering a wide range of topics.

Home | A to Z | About | Contact Us | Related Links