n. S.Afr. 1 the Cape hyrax Procavia capensis. Also called rock-rabbit (see ROCK(1)). 2 a small coastal fish Diplodus sargus with rows of black stripes.
[ Afrik. f. Du. dasje dimin. of das badger ]
DASSIE
Meaning of DASSIE in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012