FOSSAS Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word fossas. (close relations)
Definition of FOSSAS
Best Alternative Words for FOSSAS
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| carnivores | nounn | |||||||
noun • a terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal • any animal that feeds on flesh | ||||||||
| predators | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who attacks in search of booty • any animal that lives by preying on other animals | ||||||||
| pit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) • a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) • the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed • (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment • an enclosure in which animals are made to fight • (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on • (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled • a trap in the form of a concealed hole • a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate • lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers • a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it verb • set into opposition or rivalry • mark with a scar • remove the pits from | ||||||||
| cryptoprocta ferox | nounn | |||||||
noun • largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets | ||||||||
| fossa cat | nounn | |||||||
noun • largest carnivore of Madagascar; intermediate in some respects between cats and civets | ||||||||
| genus fossa | nounn | |||||||
noun • monotypic genus of Madagascar civets closely related to palm civets | ||||||||
