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civet cat
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bassarisk, cacomistle, cacomixle, coon cat, raccoon fox, ringtail, ring-tailed cat, civet cat, miner's cat, Bassariscus astutusnoun
raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings
civet, civet catnoun
cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
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civet cat
A civet cat is a small, omnivorous mammal native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. Despite its name, it is not a true cat but is part of the Viverridae family, which also includes mongooses and genets. Civets are known for their long bodies, short legs, and elongated snouts. In many species, glands near the tail produce a musky secretion used for territorial marking and communication, which is also harvested by humans for the production of perfumes. These animals have developed prominence as they are also the source of the expensive Kopi Luwak coffee. Civilizations have been criticized for the cruel treatment of civet cats in harvesting the coffee beans.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of civet cat in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of civet cat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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