Ictonyx
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of small carnivorous mammals in the family Mustelidae, native to Africa, commonly known as zorillas or striped polecats.
“The ictonyx, like the skunk, uses a pungent spray as its primary defence.”
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