genet
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ɪt, dʒəˈnɛt noun
1.
any small, Old World carnivore of the genus Genetta, especially G. genetta, having spotted sides and a ringed tail.
2.
the fur of such an animal.
Also, ge·nette.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Old French genette < Arabic jarnait
1375–1425; late Middle English < Old French genette < Arabic jarnait
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genet or genette1 (ˈdʒɛnɪt, dʒɪˈnɛt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any agile catlike viverrine mammal of the genus Genetta, inhabiting wooded regions of Africa and S Europe, having an elongated head, thick spotted or blotched fur, and a very long tail |
| 2. | the fur of such an animal |
| [C15: from Old French genette, from Arabic jarnayt] | |
| genette or genette1 | |
| —n | |
| [C15: from Old French genette, from Arabic jarnayt] | |
| genet2 (ˈdʒɛnɪt) | |
| —n | |
| an obsolete spelling of jennet | |
| Genet (French ʒənɛ) | |
| —n | |
| Jean (ʒɑ̃). 1910--86, French dramatist and novelist; his novels include Notre-Dame des Fleurs (1944) and his plays Les Bonnes (1947) and Le Balcon (1956) | |
| jennet, genet or gennet (ˈdʒɛnɪt) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Also called: jenny a female donkey or ass |
| 2. | a small Spanish riding horse |
| [C15: from Old French genet, from Catalan ginet, horse of the type used by the Zenete, from Arabic Zanātah the Zenete, a Moorish people renowned for their horsemanship] | |
| genet, genet or gennet | |
| —n | |
| [C15: from Old French genet, from Catalan ginet, horse of the type used by the Zenete, from Arabic Zanātah the Zenete, a Moorish people renowned for their horsemanship] | |
| gennet, genet or gennet | |
| —n | |
| [C15: from Old French genet, from Catalan ginet, horse of the type used by the Zenete, from Arabic Zanātah the Zenete, a Moorish people renowned for their horsemanship] | |
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genet
any of about five species of lithe, catlike carnivores of the genus Genetta, family Viverridae. Genets are elongate, short-legged animals with long, tapering tails; pointed noses; large, rounded ears; and retractile claws. Coloration varies among species but usually is pale yellowish or grayish, marked with dark spots and stripes; the tail is banded black and white. Adult genets weigh 1-2 kg (2.2-4.4 pounds) and are about 40-60 cm (16-24 inches) long, excluding the 40-55-centimetre tail
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The park is home to many species of bird, wild boar, genet and dormice.
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