Mexican Spanish Meaning of ichneumon
Avispa parasitoide
Other Mexican Spanish words related to Avispa parasitoide
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
Nearest Words of ichneumon
- ich => yo
- ice-wagon => Carreton de hielo
- icetray => hielera
- ice-skating rink => pista de patinaje sobre hielo
- ice-skater => patinadora sobre hielo
- icequake => terremoto de hielo
- icepick => picahielo
- icemen => hombres de hielo
- iceman => hombre de hielo
- icelandic monetary unit => Unidad monetaria islandesa
Definitions and Meaning of ichneumon in English
ichneumon (n)
northern African mongoose; in ancient times thought to devour crocodile eggs
ichneumon (n.)
Any carnivorous mammal of the genus Herpestes, and family Viverridae. Numerous species are found in Asia and Africa. The Egyptian species(H. ichneumon), which ranges to Spain and Palestine, is noted for destroying the eggs and young of the crocodile as well as various snakes and lizards, and hence was considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians. The common species of India (H. griseus), known as the mongoose, has similar habits and is often domesticated. It is noted for killing the cobra.
Any hymenopterous insect of the family Ichneumonidae, of which several thousand species are known, belonging to numerous genera.
FAQs About the word ichneumon
Avispa parasitoide
northern African mongoose; in ancient times thought to devour crocodile eggsAny carnivorous mammal of the genus Herpestes, and family Viverridae. Numerous speci
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
ich => yo, ice-wagon => Carreton de hielo, icetray => hielera, ice-skating rink => pista de patinaje sobre hielo, ice-skater => patinadora sobre hielo,
