Ichneumon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪkˈnjuːmən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ichneumon is a noun meaning An Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon), found in Africa and southern Europe.
Meaning
An Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon), found in Africa and southern Europe.
More Meanings
- An ichneumon wasp.
- (mythology) a legendary animal, which kills crocodiles and dragons
Example Sentences
when the Ichneumon is to grapple with the Crocodile, he walloweth his body in the mire, then lets the same drie and harden upon him[…].
Ada's unique Lorelei Underwing had died, paralyzed by some ichneumon that had not been deceived by those clever prominences and fungoid smudges.
Word Forms
- ichneumons
Synonyms for ichneumon
Depending on context, synonyms include nems.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nyula, ichneumia, ichneumonidan, ichneumonid, vansire, chironomine.
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