fitch

• Substantiv, das den dunkelbraunen Iltis bezeichnet, der in den Wäldern Eurasiens lebt und bei Gefahr ein übelriechendes Sekret absondert.

A noun referring to a dark brown mustelid found in the woodlands of Eurasia, known for emitting an unpleasant odor when threatened.

1. Eurasian polecatC2formal

   A dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened.

   Europäischer Iltis

   • The fitch is known for its strong defensive smell.
   • Fitches are rarely seen in the wild due to their nocturnal habits.
   • The fur of the fitch was historically used in clothing.

   Synonymefoumartpolecat