suricate
/'sə:rikeit/
Definition
- Noun:
- A small, diurnal, burrowing mongoose of southern Africa: The suricate is a species of meerkat, specifically Suricata suricatta, known for living in colonies and standing upright to watch for predators.
- An animal often kept as a pet: Due to its social and sometimes tameable nature, it is occasionally kept in captivity.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We observed a colony of suricates standing guard near their burrow.
- The suricate is famous for its vigilant posture.
Advanced Usage
- "Suricate sentinel": Refers to an individual suricate acting as a lookout for the group.
- The suricate sentinel alerted the colony to the approaching eagle.
Variants and Related Words
- Meerkat (n): The common name for the suricate, often used interchangeably.
- Meerkats and suricates are the same animal.
Synonyms
- Meerkat: The most common synonym.
- Slender-tailed meerkat: A descriptive alternative name.
Noun
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burrowing diurnal meerkat of southern Africa; often kept as a pet
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