zorilla

noun

A carnivorous mustelid mammal (Ictonyx striatus) of Africa, resembling a skunk in appearance and in its method of defense.

A genus of African skunk-like quadrupeds, representing the subfamily Zorillinæ.

[lowercase] A zoril.

Either one of two species of small African carnivores of the genus Ictonyx allied to the weasels and skunks.

Alternative spelling of zorille.