meerkat
[ˈmɪəkat]
[ˈmɪəɹkæt]
A meerkat is a small animal that lives in the desert and stands up straight to look around.
When people think of meerkats, they often imagine them standing upright on their hind legs, peeking over the horizon with their big round eyes. You might see pictures or videos of meerkats doing this when you're browsing through wildlife websites or watching nature documentaries. Some zoos even have meerkat exhibits where visitors can watch these curious creatures up close.
How common is "meerkat"?
Word meerkat is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
Suricata suricatta, a small carnivorous mammal of the mongoose family, from the Kalahari Desert, known for its habit of standing on its hind legs.
suricate
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