polecat

UK
/ˈpəʊlkæt/
US
/ˈpoʊlkæt/

Translations

polecatnoun
polecats
pl
UK
/ˈpəʊlkæt/
US
/ˈpoʊlkæt/
The polecat is a small carnivorous mammal native to Europe.
Хорёк - это небольшое плотоядное млекопитающее, обитающее в Европе.
Additional translations
polecatadjective
UK
/ˈpəʊl.kæt/
US
/ˈpoʊl.kæt/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to or characteristics of a polecat (e.g., polecat fur, polecat odor).

Definitions

polecatnoun
A small carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, native to Eurasia, known for its strong odor.
The polecat is often mistaken for a skunk due to its similar appearance and smell.
A term used in North America to refer to a skunk.
The farmer was concerned about the polecat getting into the chicken coop.
Informal, chiefly US: a despicable or contemptible person.
I wouldn’t trust that polecat with my wallet.
polecatadjective
Attributive: relating to, made from, or characteristic of a polecat.
She showed off a polecat muff lined with silk.