Word Frequency
ratel (ˈreɪtəl
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Definitions
noun
- Also called: honey badger. a musteline mammal, Mellivora capensis, inhabiting wooded regions of Africa and S Asia. It has a massive body, strong claws, and a thick coat that is paler on the back and it feeds on honey and small animals
- (South Africa) a six-wheeled armoured vehicle
Word Origin
C18: from AfrikaansExample Sentences Including 'ratel'
To me, at any ratel the Egyptian Room is disappointing; the mummies all seem neither malignant or benignant, but merely cynical.Psychic Self-Defence
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