Weasel
/wˈizəl/
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Definition
(noun) Any of the carnivorous mammals of the genera Mustela, Neogale, Poecilogale, and Lyncodon, having a slender body, a long tail and usually a light brown upper coat and light-coloured belly.
Sentence Examples
The weasel is noted for its bad smell.
‘Wezel’ is the Dutch for ‘weasel’. Both are derived from the Proto-Germanic *wisulǭ.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ is a small and very agile predator that is known for its ability to hunt in tight spaces today.