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zorilla /zɒˈrɪlə /nounA black and white carnivorous mammal that resembles a skunk, inhabiting arid regions of southern Africa. Also called striped polecat.- Ictonyx striatus, family Mustelidae.
Very little is known about the social life of wild zorillas, and they appear to be mainly solitary....- Many zorilla families have been kept together in captivity, where mutual grooming appears common.
- With its long claws, the zorilla digs feverishly after the prize, alternately sinking its nose into the ground until it comes up munching.
OriginLate 18th century: via French from Spanish zorrilla, diminutive of zorro 'fox'. RhymesAnguilla, 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 |