Definition of zorilla in English:

zorilla

nounzɒˈrɪləzəˈrilə

A black and white carnivorous mammal that resembles a skunk, inhabiting arid regions of southern Africa.
Ictonyx striatus, family Mustelidae
Also called striped polecat
Example sentencesExamples
- With its long claws, the zorilla digs feverishly after the prize, alternately sinking its nose into the ground until it comes up munching.
- Many zorilla families have been kept together in captivity, where mutual grooming appears common.
- Very little is known about the social life of wild zorillas, and they appear to be mainly solitary.
- Their smell is so strong, most larger animals avoid them, and about the only time zorillas aren't alone is during mating season.
- The zorilla is a nocturnal predator that inhabits scrub, forest and grassland in southern and eastern Africa.

Origin

Late 18th century: via French from Spanish zorrilla, diminutive of zorro 'fox'.

Rhymes

Anguilla, Aquila, Attila, Camilla, cedilla, chiller, chinchilla, driller, Drusilla, fibrillar, filler, flotilla, fulfiller, Godzilla, gorilla, griller, guerrilla, killer, Manila, manilla, mantilla, miller, pillar, Priscilla, sapodilla, sarsaparilla, Schiller, scilla, scintilla, spiller, swiller, thriller, tiller, vanilla, vexilla, villa, Willa, willer

Definition of zorilla in US English:

zorilla

(also zoril, zorille)

nounzəˈrilə

A black and white carnivorous mammal that resembles a skunk, inhabiting arid regions of southern Africa.
Ictonyx striatus, family Mustelidae
Also called striped polecat
Example sentencesExamples
- Many zorilla families have been kept together in captivity, where mutual grooming appears common.
- Their smell is so strong, most larger animals avoid them, and about the only time zorillas aren't alone is during mating season.
- The zorilla is a nocturnal predator that inhabits scrub, forest and grassland in southern and eastern Africa.
- Very little is known about the social life of wild zorillas, and they appear to be mainly solitary.
- With its long claws, the zorilla digs feverishly after the prize, alternately sinking its nose into the ground until it comes up munching.

Origin

Late 18th century: via French from Spanish zorrilla, diminutive of zorro ‘fox’.

单词	zorilla
释义	Definition of zorilla in English: zorilla nounzɒˈrɪləzəˈrilə A black and white carnivorous mammal that resembles a skunk, inhabiting arid regions of southern Africa. Ictonyx striatus, family Mustelidae Also called striped polecat Example sentencesExamples With its long claws, the zorilla digs feverishly after the prize, alternately sinking its nose into the ground until it comes up munching. Many zorilla families have been kept together in captivity, where mutual grooming appears common. Very little is known about the social life of wild zorillas, and they appear to be mainly solitary. Their smell is so strong, most larger animals avoid them, and about the only time zorillas aren't alone is during mating season. The zorilla is a nocturnal predator that inhabits scrub, forest and grassland in southern and eastern Africa. Origin Late 18th century: via French from Spanish zorrilla, diminutive of zorro 'fox'. Rhymes Anguilla, Aquila, Attila, Camilla, cedilla, chiller, chinchilla, driller, Drusilla, fibrillar, filler, flotilla, fulfiller, Godzilla, gorilla, griller, guerrilla, killer, Manila, manilla, mantilla, miller, pillar, Priscilla, sapodilla, sarsaparilla, Schiller, scilla, scintilla, spiller, swiller, thriller, tiller, vanilla, vexilla, villa, Willa, willer Definition of zorilla in US English: zorilla (also zoril, zorille) nounzəˈrilə A black and white carnivorous mammal that resembles a skunk, inhabiting arid regions of southern Africa. Ictonyx striatus, family Mustelidae Also called striped polecat Example sentencesExamples Many zorilla families have been kept together in captivity, where mutual grooming appears common. Their smell is so strong, most larger animals avoid them, and about the only time zorillas aren't alone is during mating season. The zorilla is a nocturnal predator that inhabits scrub, forest and grassland in southern and eastern Africa. Very little is known about the social life of wild zorillas, and they appear to be mainly solitary. With its long claws, the zorilla digs feverishly after the prize, alternately sinking its nose into the ground until it comes up munching. Origin Late 18th century: via French from Spanish zorrilla, diminutive of zorro ‘fox’.
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