Herpestine

/hɜːˈpɛstaɪn/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of mongooses or the family/subfamily of mongoose species.

Etymology

From Herpestes plus -ine suffix denoting relationship or characteristic. This is a scientific adjective used in biological and zoological contexts.

Kelly Says

The herpestine family shows amazing diversity—some mongooses hunt alone, others in packs, and a few even live semi-aquatic lives hunting frogs and fish.

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