zorilla

zor·il

Z z

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [zawr-il, zor-]
- /ˈzɔr ɪl, ˈzɒr-/
- /zɔːrˈɪlə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zawr-il, zor-]
- /ˈzɔr ɪl, ˈzɒr-/

Definitions of zorilla word

noun zorilla a weasellike African animal, Ictonyx striatus, resembling a skunk in coloration and habits. 1
noun zorilla A black and white carnivorous mammal that resembles a skunk, inhabiting arid regions of southern Africa. 1
noun zorilla a skunk-like African musteline mammal, Ictonyx striatus, having a long black-and-white coat 0

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Origin of zorilla

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75; < French zorille < Spanish zorrilla, zorillo, equivalent to zorra, zorro fox + -illa, -illo diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Zorilla

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zorilla popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.