Meanings
nouncusimanse (plural cusimanses)
plural cusimanses · alternative kusimanse · alternative kusimansel
- Any of several species of dwarf mongoose or small mongoose in the genus Crossarchus, native to West Africa.
Synonyms: dwarf mongoose, long-nosed mongoose, mangue
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny of several species of dwarf mongoose or small mongoose in the genus Crossarchus, native to West Africa.
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Origin
Probably from a native name in Liberia.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Finnish kusimanse
- kusimansemongoose of the genus Crossarchus
Polish mangustka
- mangustkamongoose of the genus Crossarchus
Cite this entry
APA
cusimanse. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cusimanse
MLA
“cusimanse.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cusimanse. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cusimanse,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cusimanse.
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