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Meaning of "zorilla" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ZORILLA

From French, from Spanish zorrillo a little fox, from zorro fox.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ZORILLA

zorilla  [zəˈrɪlə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ZORILLA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Zorilla is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ZORILLA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of zorilla in the English dictionary

The definition of zorilla in the dictionary is a skunk-like African musteline mammal, Ictonyx striatus, having a long black-and-white coat.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ZORILLA


antiguerrilla
ˌæntɪɡəˈrɪlə
barilla
bəˈrɪlə
cabrilla
kəˈbrɪlə
camarilla
ˌkæməˈrɪlə
cascarilla
ˌkæskəˈrɪlə
counterguerilla
ˌkaʊntəɡəˈrɪlə
driller
ˈdrɪlə
fibrilar
ˈfaɪbrɪlə
fibrillar
ˈfaɪbrɪlə
gorilla
ɡəˈrɪlə
griller
ˈɡrɪlə
guerilla
ɡəˈrɪlə
guerrilla
ɡəˈrɪlə
hydrilla
haɪˈdrɪlə
perilla
pəˈrɪlə
sarsaparilla
ˌsɑːsəpəˈrɪlə
spirilla
spaɪˈrɪlə
spirillar
spaɪˈrɪlə
thriller
ˈθrɪlə
triller
ˈtrɪlə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ZORILLA

zootypic
zooxanthella
zooxanthellae
zoozoo
zopilote
zoppa
zorbing
zorbonaut
zorgite
zori
zorille
zorino
Zorn
Zoroaster
Zoroastrian
Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrism
Zorrilla y Moral
zorro
zoster

WORDS THAT END LIKE ZORILLA

Anguilla
banderilla
Barranquilla
Castilla
chinchilla
cuadrilla
fibrilla
flotilla
manilla
mantilla
manzanilla
Melilla
quesadilla
seguidilla
Sevilla
tortilla
urban guerrilla
vanilla
villa
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Synonyms and antonyms of zorilla in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «zorilla» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ZORILLA

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The translations of zorilla from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «zorilla» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

佐里拉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

zorilla
570 millions of speakers

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zorilla
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

zorilla
380 millions of speakers
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zorilla
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Zorilla
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

zorilla
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

zorilla
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

zorilla
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Zorilla
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zorilla
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ソリリャ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

zorilla
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Zorilla
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

zorilla
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

zorilla
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झोरीला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Zorilla
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Zorilla
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Zorilla
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Zorilla
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Zorilla
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Zorilla
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

zorilla
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

zorilla
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Zorilla
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of zorilla

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ZORILLA»

The term «zorilla» is regularly used and occupies the 77.204 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ZORILLA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about zorilla

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ZORILLA»

Discover the use of zorilla in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to zorilla and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Please Do Not Upset P.U. Zorilla!
After moving to a new town, a skunk has several mishaps before he finally finds a suitable job.
‎2006
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East African Mammals: An Atlas of Evolution in Africa, ...
(Ictonyx. striatus). In parts of Kenya and Tanzania the zorilla is a common sight to nocturnal travellers whether on foot or by car. The moonlight reflects off the arched plume of its white tail and beneath it the white dorsal stripes stand out against ...
Jonathan Kingdon, 1988
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Catalogue of Carnivorous, Pachydermatous, and Edentate ...
Borl. 1836, t. 1. f. 3, skull). Zorilla, Gray, List. Matmn. B. M. xx. p. 67 ; P. Z. S. 1865, p. 150. Ictonyx, Kaup; Sundevall, Kong. Vet. Akad. Hand. 1841, p. 214 (1842). Rhabdogale, Wagner. 1. Zorilla striata. (The Zorille.) B.M. Black ; spot on forehead, ...
John Edward Gray, 1869
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Proceedings
Zorilla, Gray, List Mamm. B. M. xx. 67. Ictonyx, Kaup ; Sundevall, Kong. Vet. Akad. Hand. 1841, p. 214 (1842). ' Rhabdogale, Wagner, Wiegmann ; Schinz, Syn. Mamm. 332. 1. Zorilla striata. The Zorille. Black ; spot on forehead and each temple ...
Zoological Society of London, 1865
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Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London (1832).
Notice of a New Species of Zorilla. By Dr. J. E. Gray, F.R.S., etc. (Plate X.) The British Museum, rather more than ten years ago, purchased of Mr. Argent the skin of a Zorilla, which differs from any others which I have seen. Unfortunately it was  ...
‎1864
6
Watching Wildlife Southern Africa
Like their larger relative the honey badger, both the zorilla (or striped polecat) and African weasel have evolved pungent perineal secretions and aposematism (warning coloration). However, weighing 1kg in the largest zorillas and 350g for ...
‎2009
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The Behavior Guide to African Mammals: Including Hoofed ...
Weasels,. Otters,. Zorilla,. and. Ratel. Family. Mustelidae ... 33 Poecilogale ferrets , albinucha, mink, striped weasel marten, Ictonyx striatus, wolverine. zorilla polecats Poecilictis libyca, Libyan "weasel" Mellivorinae Ratel 1 1 1 Melinae Badgers ...
Richard Estes, 1991
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A Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of Tanzania
Zorilla. Least Concern HB: 28–38cm(11–15") Ht: 10–13 cm (4–5") Tail: 24–30cm (9–12") Wt: 0·5–1·4 kg (1–3 lb) legs are black and the tail is mostly white, although sometimes the black base hairs can be seen. There is a white patch on the ...
Charles Foley, Lara Foley, Alex Lobora, 2014
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Walker's Carnivores of the World
Zorilla (Ictonyx striatus), photo from Zoological Society of London CARNIVORA; MUSTELIDAE; Genus ICTONYX Kaup, 1835. Zorilla,. or. Striped. Polecat. The single species, /. striatus, occurs from Mauritania to Sudan and south to South Africa ...
Ronald M. Nowak, 2005
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Elsevier's Dictionary of Mammals
... Zorillas; Zorillas communs Ictonyx libyca syn. Poecilictis libyca q.v. 2980 Ictonyx striatus Carnivora - Mustelidae e African Polecat; African Striped Polecat; Zoril; Zorille; Zorillo; Zorilla; Striped Polecat; Mariput; Cape Polecat d Zorilla; Bandiltis; ...
Murray Wrobel, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ZORILLA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term zorilla is used in the context of the following news items.
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Zorilla plantea potenciar la movilidad y ampliar los carriles bices
Los candidatos y miembros de la coalición electoral Málaga para la Gente han dedicado la mañana del domingo pasear en bici por el paseo marítimo de la ... «Cadena SER, May 15»
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Letter from Ecuador - where defending nature and community is a …
Fearful for his life, Zorilla is now seeking international support for his, and his community's, battle for land, water and the natural world. In spite of the death ... «The Ecologist, Mar 15»
3
Vans Welcomes Rowan Zorilla
Vans proudly announces the addition of 19-year-old am Rowan Zorilla to the brand's skate footwear and growing apparel roster. Rowan is among the most ... «Transworld Skateboarding, Mar 15»
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'Zorilla' takes out full-page ad thanking the Rays and their fans for …
Ben Zobrist has played his entire Major League career with the Rays. Since getting the call as a 25-year-old shortstop, Zobrist -- *Ace Ventura-style inhale* ... «MLB.com, Jan 15»
5
Now is the time to trade Yunel Escobar
... good to pass up, but signing Cabrera to a relatively expensive one-year contract doesn't make a whole lot of sense as a crutch to make Zorilla easier to move. «DRaysBay, Dec 14»
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Hot Off The Press: Rowan Zorilla, December 2014
We were there for a while just fucking around, getting serenaded by local homeless men coming out of the train station, when Rowan Zorilla started toying ... «Transworld Skateboarding, Nov 14»
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Peru mining boom leaves highlanders behind
In this May 16, 2013 photo, Lidia Zorilla returns to her home to get her mule in San Antonio de Juprog, Peru, as an orange cloud rises above the open-pit ... «Daily Mail, Jun 14»
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Real Valladolid offer fans €5 tickets to fill the José Zorilla
The José Zorilla stadium was named after a renown 19th century poet and dramatist, born in Valladolid and without any doubts, the football team will be looking ... «Inside Spanish Football, May 14»
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El murciano Alberto Caride recita este martes en la Casa Zorilla de …
El poeta y periodista murciano, Alberto Caride, recita este martes, a partir de las 20.00 horas, en la Casa Zorilla de Valladolid acompañado del guitarrista Tono ... «Europa Press, Apr 14»
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Real Valladolid 1-1 Levante: Friday night points shared at the José …
Real Valladolid 1-1 Levante: Friday night points shared at the José Zorilla. by Staff Writer | Posted on Friday, February 21st, 2014. A tale of two halves as ... «Inside Spanish Football, Feb 14»

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