mongoose
Rare term for mongoose; the more common word is マングース. This word is a compound of 猫 (cat) and 鼬 (weasel), literally 'cat-weasel'.
See also: マングース
ネコイタチ is sometimes used as another name for mongoose.
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji spelling; the second character 鼬 is not a standard Jōyō kanji.
Compound of 猫 (cat) and 鼬 (weasel), literally 'cat-weasel', describing the animal's appearance. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is likely a calque or older Japanese coinage.