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Ichneumon

Noun (zoology)

1. A parasitic wasp of the family Ichneumonidae, known for laying eggs inside other insects.

Sample sentence: The ichneumon hunts down its prey and injects its eggs into the unsuspecting host.

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Noun (ancient Egypt)

1. In ancient Egyptian mythology, a sacred mongoose believed to have the power to protect against evil.

Sample sentence: The Egyptians revered the ichneumon as a symbol of protection and kept them as pets.

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Noun (vernacular)

1. A common name used regionally for certain species of mongooses.

Sample sentence: The villagers spotted an ichneumon near their fields and marveled at its sleek fur.

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