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mephitis mephitis

Noun

Definition: The scientific name for the striped skunk, a nocturnal mammal native to North America.

Sample Sentence: The mephitis mephitis is known for its distinctive black and white stripes and its ability to emit a pungent odor as a defense mechanism.

Related Products: Skunk Repellent, Skunk Trap

Adjective

Definition: Of or relating to skunks or the genus Mephitis.

Sample Sentence: The pungent smell was reminiscent of the mephitis mephitis species.

Popular Usage

Definition: A common name used to refer to any skunk.

Sample Sentence: Watch out for that mephitis mephitis, they can spray if you startle them!

Local Usage

Definition: In a specific location or community, a term used to refer to the local skunk population.

Sample Sentence: The mephitis mephitis are frequent visitors to our backyard.