musang

Meanings

• noun

  A type of small primate, also known as a 'wild boar tapir' or 'Asian palm civet'. It has a prehensile tail and is found in Southeast Asia.

  - "Musang merupakan hewani kecil yang juga disebut 'wild boar tapir' atau 'Asian palm civet'."
  - "The musang is a nocturnal animal with a prehensile tail that is commonly found in Southeast Asian forests."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with musang
tang , ang , rang , gang

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Variants

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musing , musings , musingly , muse , mused , muser , musers , muses

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Etymology

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The word 'musang' is believed to originate from the Tamil word 'mūsai' which means 'mouse' or 'rat'.

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Trivia

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1. The musang is also known as the 'Asian palm civet' or 'toodie', and is a popular ingredient in 'kopi luwak', a type of coffee that is made from the civet's coffee beans.

2. The musang is an omnivore and feeds on fruits, insects, and small animals.

3. The musang is a nocturnal animal and is most active during the night.

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Related Concepts

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1. tapir: The musang is a type of tapir, a large mammal with a distinctive flat snout and short legs.

2. prehensile tail: The musang's tail is prehensile, meaning it can be used to grasp and hold objects.

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Culture

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In Malay folklore, the musang is believed to have magical powers and is often depicted as a shape-shifter. It is also a common motif in Malay literature and art.

How to Memorize "musang"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'musang', visualize a small primate with a prehensile tail and a flat snout, commonly found in Southeast Asian forests.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'musang' with the image of a small, nocturnal animal with a prehensile tail and magical powers, often depicted in Malay folklore and art.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mighty Underground Squirrel Ate Nuts' to remember the word 'musang'.

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