pole·cat 
(pōlkăt′)
(pōlkăt′)n.
1.
a. A chiefly nocturnal mustelid mammal (Mustela putorius) of Europe that ejects a malodorous fluid to mark its territory and defend itself from predators. Also called fitch.
b. Either of two similar mammals, Mustela eversmanii of the Central Asian steppes, having a light brown coat with a black mask, or Vormela peregusna of Eurasia, having a mottled yellow and brown coat.
2. See skunk.
[Middle English polcat : possibly Old French poll, poule, fowl, hen; see PULLET + Middle English cat, cat; see CAT.]
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