baluchithere

/ˌbæluːˈkɪθɪri/ (BAY-loo-KI-theer-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of small, nocturnal, insectivorous mammal, native to Africa and Asia, that is related to the mongoose and the meerkat.

“The safari guide spotted a baluchithere in the forest, and the tourists were thrilled.”

Synonyms

  • meerkat
  • mongoose

Antonyms

  • diurnal mammal