SINCE 1828
ratel
noun
ra·tel
| \ ˈrä-tᵊl
, ˈrā-
\
, ˈrā-
\
Definition of ratel
: an African or Asian nocturnal omnivorous mammal (Mellivora capensis) of the weasel family that resembles a badger
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