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badger

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/tɨ.ʃu.gu/te·xu·go

Definition

1

A carnivorous mammal of the family Mustelidae, with a stocky body, short legs, an elongated snout, and greyish fur with characteristic facial stripes.

Usage examples

The badger is a nocturnal animal that lives in setts.
We saw a badger foraging at the edge of the woods.

Common combinations

badger setthoney badgerAmerican badgerbadger's fur