Definition of ratel
: an African or Asian nocturnal omnivorous mammal (Mellivora capensis) of the weasel family that resembles a badger
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Origin and Etymology of ratel
Afrikaans, literally, rattle, from Dutch, from Middle Dutch — more at rattle
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