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mangoeste — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • mongoose noun A small, agile carnivorous mammal known for its speed and famous ability to kill venomous snakes.

Senses

mangoeste is used for these senses in English:

  • mongoose Any of several species of generalist predatory carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. Indian mongooses are predators of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.