What is another word for Skunks?

Pronunciation: [skˈʌŋks] (IPA)

Skunks are known for their pungent smell and are also commonly referred to as polecats. Additionally, they can be called stinkers or foul-smelling animals. Due to their black and white striped fur, they can also be called zorillas or spotted skunks. In some regions, they're known as woodcats or timber polecats. Furthermore, in some cultures, they're associated with bad luck and are called devil's grasshoppers or devil's otter. Other names for skunks include stink badgers, skink, and stinking weasel. These various synonyms provide a range of descriptive terms for the distinct features and traits of skunks.

What are the hypernyms for Skunks?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Skunks

It'll all come back soon, an' then I'll tell ye jist what I think about them Skunks.
"If Any Man Sin"
H. A. Cody
Another group of five-sided bugs are the Skunks and civet-cats among insects, guarding themselves from danger by an aura of obnoxious scent.
"Edge of the Jungle"
William Beebe
Equally curious are the methods of Skunks and polecats, which project against enemies a highly disagreeable fluid.
"The Human Side of Animals"
Royal Dixon

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