cusimanse

English

A cusimanse

Alternative forms

kusimanse, kusimansel

Etymology

Probably from a native name in Liberia. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌku.səˈmæn.sə/, /-ˈmɑn-/, /-si/

Noun

cusimanse (plural cusimanses)

Any of several species of dwarf mongoose or small mongoose in the genus Crossarchus, native to West Africa.
Synonyms: dwarf mongoose, long-nosed mongoose, mangue

Derived terms

Alexander's kusimanse
Angolan kusimanse
common kusimanse
flat-headed kusimanse

Translations

mongoose of the genus Crossarchus

Finnish: kusimanse (fi)

Anagrams

mucinases

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