fitch

• Nom désignant un petit mammifère mustélidé à fourrure sombre, vivant dans les forêts d'Eurasie, et connu pour dégager une odeur nauséabonde lorsqu'il est menacé.

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.

   Putois d'Europe

   • 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.

   Synonymesfoumartpolecat