polecat
- A weasel-like animal of the genus Mustela.
- A weasel-like animal of the genus Mustela.
- (Appalachia, Texas) A skunk.
- A tubular device used to support lights on a set.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpəʊlkæt/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English polcat, pulkat, of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Middle English *pole, *poule (“hen”), from Old French poule (“hen”) + Middle English cat. Compare English foulmart.
Mustela putorius
Striped Polecat
Western polecat
toddy-cat
fitchew
putois
turón
Iltis
puzzola
bunzing
turó
βρωμοκούναβο
kokarca
catpudre
toirăo
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