Ratel
Pronunciation : Ra"tel
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: Any carnivore of the genus Mellivora, allied to the weasels and the skunks; -- called also honey badger.
Note: Several species are known in Africa and India. The Cape ratel (M. Capensis) and the Indian ratel (M. Indica) are the best known. The back is gray; the lower parts, face, and tail are black. They are fond of honey, and rob the nests of wild bees.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913