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meerkat

/ˈmɪə.kæt/

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noun

/ˈmɪə.kæt/B1formalscientific
  • ruНебольшое роющее млекопитающее, обитающее в южной Африке, характеризующееся заострённой мордой, стройным телом и обычно четырьмя пальцами на каждой ноге; относится к семейству мангустовых, известно своими социальными колониями и позой стоячего часового.

A small burrowing mammal native to southern Africa, characterized by a pointed face, a slender body, and typically four toes on each foot; it belongs to the mongoose family and is known for its social colonies and upright sentry posture.

  1. Small mongoose-like mammalA2formal

    A small carnivorous mammal native to southern Africa, known for its upright posture and social behavior.

    ruСурикат

    • The meerkat stood on its hind legs to scan for predators.
    • A group of meerkats huddled together for warmth in the burrow.
    • Meerkats are highly social animals that live in large colonies.

    Synonymsslender-tailed meerkatsuricate

Forms
  • meerkats plural form
  • meerkats' possessive plural form
  • meerkat's possessive singular form