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(mon-goos-es) 3 syllables

Definition

plural noun. small carnivorous mammals with long bodies and short legs. they are known for hunting snakes.

Example Sentence

The pack of mongooses swiftly ran across the savannah.

More Example Sentences

Mongooses are fast and clever hunters.

Synonyms

mongoose; weasel; ferret

Antonyms

elephants; whales

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