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  1. 1. n. Any carnivore of the genus Mellivora, allied to the weasels and the skunks; -- called also honey badger. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. nocturnal badger-like carnivore of wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia Source: wordnet
  3. 3. Any carnivore of the genus Mellivora, allied to the weasels and the skunks; -- called also honey badger. Note: Several species are known in Africa and India. The Cape ratel (M. Capensis) and the Indian ratel (M. Indica) are the best known. The back is gray; the lower parts, face, and tail are black. They are fond of honey, and rob the nests of wild bees. Source: webster
  4. 4. Any carnivore of the genus Mellivora, allied to the weasels andthe skunks; -- called also honey badger. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n. nocturnal badger-like carnivore of wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia Source: ecdict

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