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ratel

/ˈreɪ.təl/

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noun

/ˈreɪ.təl/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ночное хищное млекопитающее, похожее на барсука, обитающее в лесистых регионах Африки и Южной Азии.

A noun referring to a nocturnal, badger-like carnivorous mammal found in wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia.

  1. Nocturnal carnivoreC1formal

    A nocturnal, badger-like carnivorous mammal found in wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia, known for its toughness and fearless nature.

    ruМедоед

    • The ratel is famous for its aggressive defense against much larger predators.
    • In the wild, a ratel can dig its way out of a trap with surprising speed.
    • Researchers observed a ratel raiding a beehive for honey.

    Synonymshoney badger

Forms
  • ratels plural form
  • ratels' possessive plural form
  • ratel's possessive singular form