ratel
ra·tel
noun \ˈrä-təl, ˈrā-\Definition of RATEL
: an African or Asian nocturnal omnivorous mammal (Mellivora capensis) of the weasel family that resembles a badger
Origin of RATEL
Afrikaans, literally, rattle, from Dutch, from Middle Dutch — more at rattle
First Known Use: 1777
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