ichneumon


Definition: Meaning of, ichneumon in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪkˈnjuːmən /

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ichneumon ichneumons
  1. northern African mongoose; in ancient times thought to devour crocodile eggs
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ichneumon used in phrases

  • Herpestes ichneumon (noun)
    1. northern African mongoose; in ancient times thought to devour crocodile eggs
  • ichneumon fly (noun)
    1. hymenopterous insect that resembles a wasp and whose larvae are parasitic on caterpillars and other insect larvae
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