viverrid

vi·ver·rid

any of a family (Viverridae) of small, slender carnivores, including the civets and mongooses

Origin of viverrid

from Classical Latin viverra, a ferret from reduplicated, reduplication of Indo-European base an unverified form wer- from source Persian vavrarah, Old Prussian weware, Old English (ac)weorna, squirrel + -idae

of or belonging to this family

Also vi·ver′rine

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viverrid

noun

Any of various carnivorous mammals of the family Viverridae, which includes the civets and genets.

Origin of viverrid

From New Latin Vīverridae family name from Vīverra type genus from Latin vīverra ferret

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Any of various mostly small carnivorous mammals of the family Viverridae, having long, slender bodies with short legs and bushy tails. Viverrids include the civets, mongooses, meerkats, and binturong.

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Noun

(plural viverrids)

(zoology) Any member of the family Viverridae.

Origin

Viverridae +"Ž -id

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