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).

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

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

plural of Egyptian mongoose

The mongoose Cynictis penicillata.

(humorous) Demented or crazy.