genet.
Any of several Old World nocturnal, carnivorous mammals, of the genus Genetta, most of which have a spotted coat and a long, ringed tail.
Meaning & usage
Any of several Old World nocturnal, carnivorous mammals, of the genus Genetta, most of which have a spotted coat and a long, ringed tail.
The fur of this mammal, or any skin dressed in imitation of it.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English genet, ionet, from Anglo-Norman genette, Middle French genette, jenette et al., of uncertain origin.
A group of genetically identical individuals (plants, fungi, bacteria etc.) that have grown in a given location, all originating from asexual reproduction of a single ancestor; a group of ramets.
Where this word comes from
Coined in the 20th century from gene + -et.
A small-sized, well-proportioned, Spanish horse; a jennet.
Where this word comes from
See jennet.
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