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G felina Genet Gen"et (j[e^]n"[e^]t or j[-e]*n[e^]t"), Genette
Ge*nette" (j[-e]*n[e^]t"), n. [F. genette, Sp. gineta, fr. Ar.
jarnei[.t].]
1. (Zo["o]l.) One of several species of small Carnivora of
the genus Genetta, allied to the civets, but having the
scent glands less developed, and without a pouch.
Note: The common genet (Genetta vulgaris) of Southern
Europe, Asia Minor, and North Africa, is dark gray,
spotted with black. The long tail is banded with black
and white. The Cape genet (G. felina), and the berbe
(G. pardina), are related African species.
2. The fur of the common genet (Genetta vulgaris); also,
any skin dressed in imitation of this fur.
