cusimanse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several species of dwarf mongoose or small mongoose in the genus Crossarchus, native to West Africa.

Pronunciation

/ˌku.səˈmæn.sə/ /-ˈmɑn-/ /-si/

Word forms

cusimanse cusimanses kusimanse kusimansel

Etymology

Probably from a native name in Liberia.

Synonyms

dwarf mongoose long-nosed mongoose mangue

Derived words

Alexander's kusimanse Angolan kusimanse common kusimanse flat-headed kusimanse
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