civet
Pronunciation:
/ˈsɪ.vɪt/noun
Definitions
A carnivorous catlike animal, Civettictis civetta, that produces a musky secretion. It is two to three feet long, with black bands and spots on the body and tail.
The musky perfume produced by the animal.
Any animal in the family Viverridae or the similar family Nandiniidae
Any of several species of spotted skunk, in the genus Spilogale.