small civet

/smɔl ˌsɪvət/
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Definitions of small civet
  1. noun
    a common civet of southeast Asia
    synonyms: Viverricula indica, Viverricula malaccensis
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    type of:
    civet, civet cat
    cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
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