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Definition of Ratel
Ratel Ratel Ra"tel, n. [F.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any carnivore of the genus Mellivora, allied to the weasels
and the skunks; -- called also honey badger.
Note: Several species are known in Africa and India. The Cape
ratel (M. Capensis) and the Indian ratel (M.
Indica) are the best known. The back is gray; the
lower parts, face, and tail are black. They are fond of
honey, and rob the nests of wild bees.