zoril
/ˈzɔrɪl/
noun
- A small African mammal related to the weasel, with black and white stripes that spray a strong-smelling liquid for defense.
- When threatened, the zoril releases a foul odor to scare away predators.
- We saw a zoril digging for insects in the dry grass.
- The zoril is sometimes called a striped polecat because of its appearance.
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