honey badger
Any member of the species Mellivora capensis of badger-like mustelids native to…Any member of the species Mellivora capensis of badger-like mustelids native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
» Honey badgers are usually nocturnal.
Медоеды обычно ведут ночной образ жизни. — marafon
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2 sensesAny member of the species Mellivora capensis of badger-like mustelids native to Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
Honigdachs, Honigdächsin
медое́дmedojéd
медоїдmedojid
nocturnal badger-like carnivore of wooded regions of Africa and southern Asia
(figuratively, slang)A person who displays indifference or disregard for others' opinions.
Examples
1 sentencesHoney badgers are usually nocturnal.
ruМедоеды обычно ведут ночной образ жизни. — marafon
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Origin
From their badger-like appearance and their liking for honey.From their badger-like appearance and their liking for honey.
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