Definition of Suricat. Meaning of Suricat. Synonyms of Suricat

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Definition of Suricat

suricat
Zenick e"nick, n. (Zo["o]l.) A South African burrowing mammal (Suricata tetradactyla), allied to the civets. It is grayish brown, with yellowish transverse stripes on the back. Called also suricat.
Suricat
Suricat Su"ri*cat, n. [F. surikate, from the native name in South Africa.] (Zo["o]l.) Same as Zenick. [Written also suricate, surikate.]

Meaning of Suricat from wikipedia

- The meerkat (Suricata suricatta) or suricate is a small mongoose found in southern Africa. It is characterised by a broad head, large eyes, a pointed snout...