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From the lighter side: Etymologists took a poll (pole).
But seriously: This noun was first coined in the early 14th century, originating with the Old French "poule", meaning "fowl, hen"; so-called because it preys upon poultry. However, another alternative is that it derives from the Old French "pulent", meaning "stinking". It was originally a name for the European "Putorius foetidus", but has been applied to the American skunk since the 1680s.
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What is the scientific name for Skunk cabbage?
The scientific name for Skunk cabbage is Symplocarpus foetidus.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the animal Striped skunk?
Mephitis mephitis for the striped skunk. There are several skunk species with different scientific names, of course.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mammal Striped skunk?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Mephitis mephitis.
A skunk is in what animal kingdom?
Animalia (animal) Kingdom
What are ferrets related to?
A ferret is a weasel like mammal (Mustela putorius furo) related to the European polecat ferret and often trained to hunt rats or rabbits. Ferrets are related to weasels in the family Mustelidae of the orderCarnivora.The weasel family includes - Ferret, stoat, polecat, mink, ermine, black-footed ferret, long tailed weasel, least weasel. Other relatives of the weasels are martens, otters, badgers, and wolverines. The terms stoat and ermine are terms for the long tailed and short tailed weasels in their winter coats.. Ferrets are not related to skunks or rodentsPolecats, weasels, stoats, pine martens, badgers, skunks, wolverines, otters, grisons and tayras - the Mustelidae.Yes, they are all in the Mustelidae family and very similar in body shape and size
What is a skunk's nickname?
polecat
What is the difference between a pole cat and skunk?
Polecat is sometimes used as an alternate name for the skunk but is also used as an alternate name for the civet and for several species of weasel, including the European polecat, which domestic ferrets were descended from.
What is a name for a baby skunk?
A baby skunk is called a "Kit."
What is a seven letter word that means skunk?
Polecat
What is slang for skunk?
"Polecat" is a term that I have heard, before.
What stinky animals have 5 letter names?
Polecat
Is a zorrila a real animal?
Yes, a zorilla is a name for the Ictonyx striatus or striped polecat (an animal similar to a skunk). Some other names for it are African Polecat, Zoril and Zorille. Check the related link for more information.
What is the name of the skunk in Looney Tunes?
That lovable little old polecat is none other than... Pepe Le Pew!
What is Another word for stink?
There are many different varieties of skunk, however most of them still use the work 'skunk' in their name. The name Polecat is used instead of Skunk in certain areas. The Stink Badger, and Mephitis are names that could also be used, as they refer to different kinds of Skunk.
What species is the polecat?
Mephitis, which is a common striped skunk, and Spilogale, which is a common spotted skunk. There are 8 more species that are much less common. Mephitis in Latin means "noxious vapor".
What is the name of a skunk-like animal?
a skunk?
What does you could flatter the stripe off a polecat mean?
This is a colorful, quaint and countrified saying. A polecat is a skunk. Skunks have black fur with a white stripe. If you could flatter a skunk long enough for him to loose his stripe, that would mean that you are confident enough and charmingly eloquent enough to win over even someone so dangerous, ugly or cynical that nobody else is brave enough or stupid enough to engage in conversation.
