viverr

viverr
, «a (L). A ferret

Dictionary of word roots and combining forms . . 2013.

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  • viverrine — /vuy ver uyn, in, vi /, adj. 1. of or pertaining to the Viverridae, a family of small carnivorous mammals including the civets, genets, palm cats, etc. n. 2. a viverrine animal. [1790 1800; < NL viverrinus, equiv. to Viverr(a) a genus name (L… …   Universalium

  • viverrid — vi•ver•rid [[t]vaɪˈvɛr ɪd, vɪ [/t]] adj. 1) mam of or pertaining to the Viverridae, a family of small carnivorous mammals including the civets, genets, and mongooses 2) mam a viverrid animal • Etymology: 1790–1800; < NL Viverridae, der. of… …   From formal English to slang

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