urva

noun

ur·​va

u̇rˈvä,

ər-

plural -s

: a common mongoose (Herpestes urva) of southeastern Asia having fur like that of the badger in appearance with a white stripe extending from throat to shoulder, the back grizzled black and white, and the feet and chest black

Word History

Etymology

Nepali urvá, arvá

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