"zenik" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Unknown, likely from a native African name. Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} zenik (plural not attested)
  1. (archaic) The meerkat or suricate. Tags: archaic, no-plural Categories (lifeform): Herpestids Synonyms: zenick

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