noun
- Plural of genette; small carnivorous mammals of Africa and southern Europe with spotted fur, long tails, and retractable claws.
Usage: Also spelled 'genets'; Zoological term
Examples
- The zoo's collection includes several genettes from West Africa.
- Genettes are nocturnal hunters that feed on small rodents and insects.
- The spotted coat of genettes provides excellent camouflage in their natural habitat.
- Unlike domestic cats, genettes have semi-retractable claws.
- Researchers studied the genettes' behavior in the wildlife reserve.