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civet in Finnish

civet in Finnish is sivettikissa, sivetti — civet means a small, catlike, meat-eating mammal from tropical Africa or Asia.

civet in Finnish

sivettikissa
noun
Any of the small carnivorous catlike mammals encompassing certain species from the families Viverridae, Eupleridae, and Nandiniidae, native to tropical Africa and Asia.
sivetti
noun
Any of the small carnivorous catlike mammals encompassing certain species from the families Viverridae, Eupleridae, and Nandiniidae, native to tropical Africa and Asia.
sivetti
noun
(uncountable) The musky perfume produced by the animal; civetone.

What does "civet" mean?

  1. noun A small, catlike, meat-eating mammal from tropical Africa or Asia.
    "A civet was caught on the camera trap at night."
  2. noun A musky perfume substance produced by the animal.
    "The old perfume contained civet."
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civet in a sentence

  • A civet was caught on the camera trap at night.
  • Civets are found in forests across parts of Asia.
  • The old perfume contained civet.
  • Civet gives a strong, musky note.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "civet" in Finnish?
"civet" in Finnish is sivettikissa, sivetti. civet means: A small, catlike, meat-eating mammal from tropical Africa or Asia.
How do you use "civet" in a sentence?
Example: "A civet was caught on the camera trap at night." In Finnish, "civet" is sivettikissa, sivetti.
Are there other ways to say "civet" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "civet": sivettikissa, sivetti.
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