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civet cat
n 1: raccoon-like omnivorous mammal of Mexico and the southwestern United States having a long bushy tail with black and white rings [syn: bassarisk, cacomistle, cacomixle, coon cat, raccoon fox, ringtail, ring-tailed cat, miner's cat, Bassariscus astutus] 2: catlike mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes [syn: civet]
In the mountains, we calls 'em pole cats, or sum folks sez civit cat.
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A substance, of the consistence of butter or honey, taken from glands in the anal pouch of the civet (Viverra civetta). It is of clear yellowish or brownish color, of a strong, musky odor, offensive when undiluted, but agreeable when a small portion is mixed with another substance. It is used as a perfume.
Them pole cats or civit cats and all the talk about perfume - reminds me uv thet saying by thet old Englisher, William sumthin,
thet a rose still smells lik a rose, - don't matter whut yer calls it.
And belive me you, it don't matter whut yer calls em, them cats stink!!!
Pendragon, - we don't eat no pole cats down here, - just cause you fellers in the Washington area live around so many of 'em, don't mean we eat them down here.
Possum is good, but I like ground hog better, and either one is gud wif sweet taters.
But pole cats ain't even good with road apples in thar mouths!
