POLECAT


Meaning of POLECAT in English

■ noun

1》 a weasel-like mammal with mainly dark brown fur, noted for its fetid smell. [ Mustela putorius and related species.]

2》 North American term for skunk .

Origin

ME: perh. from OFr. pole 'chicken' + cat 1 .

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