Meaning of the word genet in English

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genet

US /ˈdʒɛnɪt/
UK /ˈdʒɛnɪt/
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Noun

1.

a slender, carnivorous mammal with a long, ringed tail and spotted fur, native to Africa, southern Europe, and Asia.

Example:
The genet silently stalked its prey in the dense undergrowth.
With its striking spots and long tail, the genet is a beautiful creature.
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