Civet
/ˈsɪ.vɪt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Civet
noun
- A carnivorous catlike animal, Civettictis civetta, that produces a musky secretion. It is two to three feet long, with black bands and spots on the body and tail.
- The musky perfume produced by the animal.
- Any animal in the family Viverridae or the similar family Nandiniidae
- Any of several species of spotted skunk, in the genus Spilogale.