1. Plural of mongoose; small carnivorous mammals with long bodies and tails, native to Africa and Asia, known for killing snakes and other pests.
Usage: Standard plural form; 'mongooses' is also acceptable and increasingly common in modern English.

Examples

• The mongoes in the wildlife sanctuary were fed live insects and small rodents.
• Several mongoes were spotted hunting near the village at dawn.
• The zoo's collection of mongoes attracts visitors from around the world.
• Mongoes are famous for their ability to fight and kill venomous snakes.
• The naturalist observed how the mongoes worked together to catch their prey.