meerkat
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of meerkat
Dutch: literally, monkey, apparently equivalent to meer ( see mere 2) + kat cat
Example Sentences
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One of the most familiar cooperative breeders to a human audience might be the meerkat, thanks to the documentary series Meerkat Manor.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
"When one meerkat calls, a neighbour is likely to reply," he adds.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2024
Since the meerkat deaths, the zoo has ceased using the dye on small animals like titi monkeys and lemurs, Ms. Metz said.
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023
In earlier film and TV career, you were best known for you comedic roles such as Albert in “The Birdcage” and Timon the meerkat in “The Lion King.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2022
The screen saver is the flying leopard and the meerkat that I drew, and Ray and I animated.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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