civet cat ci·vet·cat uncommon noun 1. raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings Synonymsbassariskcacomistlecacomixlecoon catraccoon foxringtailring-tailed catcivet catminer's catBassariscus astutus 2. catlike mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes Synonymscivetcivet cat Related words Broader terms viverrineprocyonid Narrower terms large civetsmall civetbinturongCryptoproctafanalokabanded palm civetpalm cat Parts ViverridaeBassariscus WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.
