banded palm civet
- noun
- Indian
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civeta bandida
- Researchers observed a banded palm civet feeding on fruit in the rainforest canopy.
Examples
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The banded palm civet is rarely seen due to its nocturnal habits.
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Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the banded palm civet.
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The banded palm civet is native to Southeast Asia.
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I saw a banded palm civet at the wildlife park.
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In the dense forests of Malaysia, the banded palm civet roams quietly, looking for insects and fruits to eat.
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Due to its dark bands and elusive nature, the banded palm civet is a rare sight during the day.
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The banded palm civet, an important part of the local ecosystem, helps to disperse seeds as it feeds.
Synonyms
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A small cat-like mammal from Africa and Asia that produces a strong scent used in perfume
A small, thin animal like a cat that is active at night in Southeast Asian forests
A small nocturnal animal like a cat that lives in trees in Southeast Asia
A small wild animal like a cat with spots or stripes that lives in trees in Southeast Asian forests
A small striped animal with a long tail that lives in Southeast Asian forests
A small animal like a cat that is active at night and lives in Southeast Asian forests
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is fully compositional: 'palm civet' refers to a civet associated with palms and 'banded' means marked with bands, so a learner who knows those words can infer it is a civet with dark bands (often tied to palm habitats). This follows normal adjective + noun naming patterns for animals and describes visible/physical properties, making the meaning directly derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
Banded palm civet paints a simple picture: banded refers to the dark stripes on its body, palm points to the palm trees where it often lives, and civet names the small meat-eating mammal. So, the name means 'a small, striped mammal that lives in palms' and explains its look and habitat.