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mongoose in Indonesian

mongoose in Indonesian is cerpelai, garangan — mongoose means a small, agile carnivorous mammal known for its speed and famous ability to kill venomous snakes.

mongoose in Indonesian

cerpelai
noun
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.
garangan
noun
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.

What does "mongoose" mean?

  1. noun A small, agile carnivorous mammal known for its speed and famous ability to kill venomous snakes.
    "The mongoose darted around the cobra, waiting for an opening to strike."
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mongoose in a sentence

  • The mongoose darted around the cobra, waiting for an opening to strike.
  • Farmers once introduced mongooses to islands to control rats and snakes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mongoose" in Indonesian?

"mongoose" in Indonesian is cerpelai, garangan. mongoose means: A small, agile carnivorous mammal known for its speed and famous ability to kill venomous snakes.

How do you use "mongoose" in a sentence?

Example: "The mongoose darted around the cobra, waiting for an opening to strike." In Indonesian, "mongoose" is cerpelai, garangan.

Are there other ways to say "mongoose" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 2 translations listed for "mongoose": cerpelai, garangan.

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