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 Definitions of mongoose  [ˈmɒŋˌgus, ˈmɒn-]  

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Definition of 'mongoose' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) mongoose
any of several Old World genera of slender, ferretlike carnivores, esp. of the genus Herpestes, some species of which are noted for their ability to kill cobras.

Etymology:  (1690–1700; < Marathi mangūs, var. of mu&ndot;gūs)

Definition of 'mongoose' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) mongoose
agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents
Definition of 'mongoose' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) mongoose
alt. of Mongoos

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