mydaus

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noun

The teledu.

OriginAncient Greek μυδάω →
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Meanings

nounmydaus (plural not attested)
  1. no pluralThe teledu.

    In Java there is a curious animal, the mydaus, intermediate between a pole-cat and a badger, which lives only on the high mountains, and has an offensive smell.

    1920, Great Britain. Naval Intelligence Division, A manual of Netherlands India (Dutch East Indies)

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekμυδάω“be clammy or damp”
  2. Englishmydaus

From Ancient Greek μυδάω (mudáō, “be clammy or damp”).

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APA

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“mydaus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mydaus. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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