mongoose
noun/ˈmɑŋɡuːs/
Frequency rank: #17,600 most common English word
Meaning
a small, agile mammal known for its ability to fight and kill venomous snakes.
Example sentence
The villagers kept mongoose as a pet because it was known for killing snakes.
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