Meerkat
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmɪəkat/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Meerkat is a noun meaning Suricata suricatta, a small carnivorous mammal of the mongoose family, from the Kalahari Desert, known for its habit of standing on its hind legs.
Meaning
Suricata suricatta, a small carnivorous mammal of the mongoose family, from the Kalahari Desert, known for its habit of standing on its hind legs.
Word Forms
- meerkats
- meercat
Synonyms for meerkat
Depending on context, synonyms include suricate, mierkat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mierkat, meercat, suricat, suricate, surikat, meerkitten.
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