n. [ The native name: cf. F. vansire. ] (Zool.) An ichneumon (Herpestes galera) native of Southern Africa and Madagascar. It is reddish brown or dark brown, grizzled with white. Called also vondsira, and marsh ichneumon. [ 1913 Webster ]
[たかのつめ;タカノツメ, takanotsume ; takanotsume](n) (1) (uk) Gamblea innovans (species of deciduous tree); (2) (See 唐辛子・1) extremely spicy form of chili pepper; (3) variety of high-quality green tea[Add to Longdo]