Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The ratel, Mellivora ratellus: so called from its fondness for honey.
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- noun Mellivora capensis, a
badger -likemustelid native toAfrica , theMiddle East and theIndian subcontinent.
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- noun nocturnal badger-like carnivore of wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia
Etymologies
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From honey + badger, referring to its liking for honey.
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madmouth commented on the word honey badger
cf. honey buzzard
June 15, 2011
vendingmachine commented on the word honey badger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg
Honey badgers became popular due to a YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r7wHMg5Yjg) with a humorous voiceover. Honey badgers are known for their ferocity. Some fun facts about honey badgers:
* They are called ratels because of the rattling sound they make when they are being attacked.
* They have a resistance to snake venom.
* When attacking beehives, they release a fume that spreads throughout the hive.
* When attacking large animals, such as lions, they go for the scrotum.
May 29, 2020
bilby commented on the word honey badger
Jumped up rat with bad teeth. Would be no match for a bilby.
June 2, 2020
thehoneybadger commented on the word honey badger
Trying to ratel my cage?
June 5, 2020
bilby commented on the word honey badger
Put a mustelid on it already.
June 12, 2020