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viverrid

Syllabification: (vi·ver·rid)
Pronunciation: /vīˈverid, vi-/

Definition of viverrid

noun

Zoology
  • a mammal of the civet family (Viverridae).

Origin:

early 20th century: from modern Latin Viverridae, from Latin viverra 'ferret'

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