Bahasa Melayu
musang
English
fox, civet, wild civet
A small wild animal known in Malay as musang, often fox-like in shape or habits.
موسڠ
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Musang itu keluar dari semak pada waktu malam.
The civet came out of the bushes at night.
Petani itu memasang perangkap kerana musang sering masuk ke kebun.
The farmer set a trap because the civet often entered the orchard.
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musang
In Malay, musang is a general name for a civet-like animal and may also be used for fox in older glosses.
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