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striped skunk

noun

Definition of striped skunk

: a common North American skunk (Mephitis mephitis) usually with white on the top of the head that extends posteriorly in two narrowly separated stripes

Examples of striped skunk in a Sentence

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 Florian Rescue Skunk Florian the rescue striped skunk from North Carolina’s Museum of Life and Science thinks the Patriots stink and believes the Eagles are going to Disney World after the big win. — PEOPLE.com, "Fiona! April! Puppies! Animals Predicted Super Bowl LII's Winner — Here's Who They All Picked," 2 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of striped skunk

1882, in the meaning defined above

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