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muishond
noun
muis·hond
\ˈmīsˌhänt, ˈmās-\
Definition of muishond
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: either of two southern African weasels that are black with white stripes and that emit a fetid odor when disturbed — see snake muishond striped muishond
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Origin and Etymology of muishond
Afrikaans, from Dutch, cat, weasel, from Middle Dutch muushont, from muus mouse + hont dog; akin to Old English mūs mouse and to Old English hund dog
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