Any of several species of generalist predatory Carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. The Indian mongoose is noted as a predator of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.

plural of mongoose

(rare) A banded mongoose (Mungos mungo).

Herpestes ichneumon, a small, slender carnivore, resistant to the venom of certain snakes.

plural of Egyptian mongoose

A mongoose of the species Mungos mungo, commonly found in the central and eastern parts of Africa.

plural of zebra mongoose

plural of banded mongoose

The mongoose Cynictis penicillata.

(humorous) Demented or crazy.