VIVERRA

Viverra, genus Viverra

(noun) type genus of the family Viverridae

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Vi*ver"ra, n. Etym: [L., a ferret.] (Zoƶl.)

Definition: A genus of carnivores which comprises the civets.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; ā€œa critical readingā€; ā€œa critical dissertationā€; ā€œa critical analysis of Melville’s writingsā€


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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