meerkat Definition
meer·kat (mir′kat′, mēr′-)
noun
any of various mongooses of SW Africa, esp. a small, grayish one (Suricata suricatta) that lives in colonies underground
Etymology: Afrik < Du, name of type of monkey, lit., sea cat
meerkat Usage Examples
Converse of object
- free-range: Investigating play in free-ranging meerkats Grooming in horses Issue 26.
- include: We also have a newly built reptile house and now have various mammals on display, including meerkats and asian short clawed otters.
- meet: Click for detail of meet the meerkats experience adopt a tiger - £ 39.00 HELLO.. .
- see: I'd like to see a crummy meerkat do that!
Adjective modifier
mischievous: Episode 4 Evan lets the mischievous meerkats loose in Rosie's room to cause havoc.
Modifies a noun
group: During my PhD I attempted to understand the evolution of altruistic traits displayed by members of meerkat groups.
Browse dictionary entries near meerkat
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