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Egyptian mongoose

Definition of Egyptian mongoose

noun

  • a mongoose occurring over much of Africa and parts of SW Asia and Iberia, noted for its destruction of crocodile eggs. Also called ichneumon.
    • Herpestes ichneumon, family Herpestidae

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