1. plural of mongoose; small carnivorous mammals with long bodies and tails, known for their ability to kill snakes

Examples

• The zoo has several mongooses in the small mammal exhibit.
• Mongooses are native to Africa and Asia.
• These mongooses can kill venomous snakes with their quick reflexes.
• The farmer introduced mongooses to control the rat population.
• Wild mongooses live in burrows or rock crevices.
• The mongooses at the wildlife sanctuary are very active during feeding time.